A 60-Min Webinar with Ricardo J. Bessa
This session explores the latest advances in AI-based assistants designed to support power system operators across a wide range of tasks.
Moving beyond purely data-driven models, these systems combine data with structured domain knowledge and expert reasoning. By leveraging neurosymbolic learning architectures, they improve interpretability, robustness, and generalisation -key requirements for operational environments.
The webinar will also demonstrate how these tools are embedded within a human–AI cooperative framework, enabling operators to:
- Monitor system performance
- Identify and implement remedial actions
- Support operational planning with confidence
Speaker
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Ricardo Bessa
Centre Coordinator, INESCTEC
Ricardo Bessa is an IEEE Fellow and Coordinator of the Centre for Power and Energy Systems at INESC TEC.
His work focuses on energy forecasting, computational intelligence, and smart grids, with a strong emphasis on applying advanced AI techniques to real-world power system challenges.
Ricardo has led major international projects including AI4REALNET and contributed to initiatives such as FP6 ANEMOS.plus, H2020 Smart4RES, and H2020 InteGrid. He received the ESIG Excellence Award in 2022 for his contributions to renewable energy forecasting.
He holds a PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Porto.
About the Event
The “Value in Energy Data” webinar series explores how data and digitalisation are transforming the future energy system.
Hosted by Dr Stephen Haben and the Data Systems team at Energy Systems Catapult, the series brings together leading experts from across academia, industry, and policy to share insights on the role of data in energy innovation.
From improving power system operations to enabling better planning and modelling, these sessions highlight how digital technologies are reshaping how energy systems are designed, managed, and optimised.
This session will continue that conversation, focusing on how interpretable AI can support safer, more effective decision-making in power system operations.
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FAQs
The “Value in Energy Data” series is a set of expert-led seminars hosted by Energy Systems Catapult, exploring how data and digitalisation are shaping the future energy system. It brings together leading voices from academia, industry, and policy to share practical insights and foster collaboration across the sector.
Yes - the session will be recorded and shared with everyone who registers.
This will also be available indefinitely on our online platforms.
This webinar is ideal for anyone interested in the role of data and AI in energy systems, including operators, engineers, analysts, and policy or innovation professionals.
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