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June 19, 2023

Market Design Specialist, Dr. Gerard Doorman, joins our Advisory Board

Íris Baldursdóttir

CEO & Co-founder

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Gerard Doorman as the newest member of our experienced Advisory Board. Gerard Doorman, a Market Design Specialist at Statnett, the Norwegian TSO, brings a wealth of expertise and a remarkable track record in power market design to Snerpa Power. We are confident that his invaluable insights and strategic guidance will significantly contribute to our mission of driving innovation and excellence.

Gerard Doorman's involvement in ENTSO-E activities within the Common Grid Model, balancing and market design, as well as his role as the convener of the ENTSO-E project that developed the 2030 Market Design Vision, demonstrates his deep commitment to shaping the future of the power industry. His broad expertise encompasses power market design, congestion management, balancing, capacity markets, offshore grid, and demand flexibility.

"With the addition of Gerard Doorman to our Advisory Board, we are excited to tap into his extensive knowledge and experience in power market design," says Íris Baldursdóttir, CEO of Snerpa Power. "His significant contributions to the field and his role in shaping the future vision of market design make him an invaluable asset to our organization. We look forward to leveraging his expertise to further enhance our strategic direction and strengthen our position in the industry."

Throughout his distinguished career, Gerard Doorman has made significant contributions to the power sector. Prior to his role at Statnett, he held positions within power companies, consultancies, and research and teaching. From 2006 to 2018, he served as a professor in Electric Power Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Furthermore, he has (co)authored nearly 80 scientific papers, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge and driving innovation in the field.

Gerard Doorman holds a PhD in Electric Power Engineering from NTNU, further solidifying his academic credentials and deep understanding of the intricacies of the power industry. His academic background, combined with his practical experience, uniquely position him to provide valuable insights and strategic guidance to our organization.

“The power system is changing in unprecedented ways, driven by rapidly growing volumes of weather dependent generation. Demand will need to adapt to variable generation and contribute with flexibility. While this is a necessity from the power system point of view, it is also a great business opportunity for industry, with a potential to reduce their electricity bill and increase competitiveness.” says Gerard Doorman. “I am highly motivated to contribute to this development through the advisory board of Snerpa Power.”

The appointment of Gerard Doorman to our Advisory Board represents our commitment to assembling a diverse and exceptional team of industry experts who can guide our organization towards success. We are confident that his strategic insights and profound knowledge will play a vital role in shaping our market strategies and delivering impactful solutions to our clients and stakeholders.

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The power system is changing in unprecedented ways, driven by rapidly growing volumes of weather dependent generation.

Íris Baldursdóttir

CEO & Co-founder

Íris Baldursdóttir

CEO & Co-founder

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