The ICEM2025 team is still finalising the Speakers and Programme page, but we’re excited to share a sneak peek with you!

This year’s theme, Contributing to the Net Zero Emission Target, emphasises actionable strategies, innovative solutions, and impactful collaborations to address the most pressing challenges of our time—achieving net zero emissions and building resilient energy systems.

ICEM2025 features a dynamic program that bridges science, industry, and policy, offering a platform to tackle critical issues in energy and meteorology. Through thought-provoking sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities, participants will gain valuable insights to drive transformative change within their organisations and beyond.

Here’s a snapshot of our programme, designed to spark dialogue, inspire action, and foster meaningful connections

Programme

8.00 – 9.00
9.00 – 10.40
10.40 – 11.10
11.10 – 12.50
12.50 – 14.00C3S / CAMS Workshop
(WMO/IRENA event TBC)
14.00 – 15.40
15.40 – 16.10
16.10 – 18.00
18.00 – 19.30Registration & Welcome Drinks
19.30 – 23.30
08.00–09.00Registration
09.00–10.40Opening Plenary Session
Sala dei Giganti
Speakers: Chris Hewitt and Laurent Dubus
10.40–11.10Coffee Break
11.10–12.50Poster session
(Please refer to the final entry in the programme below for the complete list of posters)
Sala dei Giganti
Chair: TBC
12.50–14.00Lunch
14.00–15.40Parallel sessions
Sala Petrarca
Room
Sala degli Scrovegni
Room
Sala dei Giganti
Room
Environmental issues, Policy and Education
Chair: TBC
Sustainable Energy Transition and Climate Resilience
Chair: TBC
Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
Chair: TBC
14:00–14:20Parameterization for Large-Scale Photovoltaic Plants in Barren Regions Based on the CLM Land Process Model

Author: Jiang J. School of new energy and power engineering, Lanzhou jiaotong university, Lanzhou, China
Mitigating extreme weather risk in power system planning

Author: Grochowicz A. Wind and energy systems, Technical university of denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
Dynamic optimisation based Self-Consumption management of residential PV systems using satellite-based forecasts

Author: Cros S. Laboratoire de mã©tã©orologie dynamique, Ecole polytechnique, Palaiseau, France
14:20–14:40Beyond Carbon: A Holistic Assessment of the Environmental Impacts of Future Energy Scenarios in Great Britain

Author: Henderson A. School of engineering, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United kingdom
Validation of European Offshore Wind generation time series simulations

Author: Nayak S. Wind and energy systems, Technical university of denmark, Roskilde, Denmark
Forecasting PV power in highly variable weather conditions: The critical role of ground-based instrumentation during India’s monsoon

Author: Yezeguelian L. R&d, Calibsun, Valbonne, France
14:40–15:00The value of forecasting and intelligence: Quantifying potential cost savings from smart energy management in residential PV self-consumption with storage

Author: Crespo C. Degge, Faculdade de ciãªncias da universidade de lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal
Using high resolution climate data to help prepare future energy systems for weather-driven extremes.

Author: Bloomfield H. School of engineering, Newcastle university, Newcastle upon tyne, Uk
Analysis of regional solar PV and wind power forecasts for Spain derived from a hybrid NWP-ML modelling approach

Author: Pozo-vazquez D.. Physics, Univ. jaã©n, Jaã©n, Spain
15:00–15:20The need for more and better communication on energy and weather issues in a context of misinformation

Author: Aã±el JA. Ephyslab, Universidade de vigo, Ourense, Spain
Planning Climate-Resilient Energy Systems under Climate Change and Extreme Events: A Quantitative Analysis on Costs and Technology Roles

Author: De marco F. Reliability and risk engineering, Eth zã¼rich, Zurich, Switzerland
Enhancing Rooftop PV Observability in France: A Comparative Evaluation of Physics-based methods with the TSO’s approach

Author: Kasmi DR. Centre oie, Mines paris - psl university, Sophia-antipolis, France
15:20–15:40 How to train your users: Training Activities and User Engagement Strategies in the context of C3S Energy

Author: Restivo E. , Inside climate service, Padua, Italy
Exploring renewable energy drought potential over CONUS

Author: Lee J. Research applications lab, Nsf ncar, Boulder, co, Usa
Probabilistic soiling estimates for photovoltaic performance

Author: Prasad A. School of photovoltaic and renewable energy engineering, University of new south wales, Sydney, Australia
15.40–16.10Coffee Break
16.10–18.00Panel/workshop sessions
Panel Session
SALA TBC

NET ZERO
Convenors: Dave Renne’/Hamid B./DLR
Workshop session
SALA TBC

Maximising Reanalysis Data Value for Energy Sector Use
Convenors: Remi/Justin
Workshop session
SALA TBC

AI/ML
Convenors: Sue/Georges/David B
18.00–19.30
19.30–23.30Reception
8.00 – 9.00Registration
9.00 – 10.40Plenary Session
Sala dei Giganti
Chair: TBC
10.40 – 11.10Coffee Break
11.10 – 12.50Poster session
(Please refer to the final entry in the programme below for the complete list of posters)
Sala dei Giganti
Chair: TBC
12.50 – 14.00Lunch
14.00 – 15.40Parallel Sessions
Sala PetrarcaSala degli Scrovegni
Sala dei Giganti
Climate & Energy Modelling
Chair: TBC
Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
Chair: TBC
Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
Chair: TBC
14:00–14:20Resilience to climate variability in Australia's electricity grid under future energy system scenarios

Author: Richardson D. Climate change research centre, University of new south wales, Sydney, Australia
Sensitivity of extreme residual load events on wind and solar installed capacity in Germany

Author: Chabert L., EWE TRADING GmbH, Bremen, Germany
Short-term forecast predictability of the past, current and future UK wind fleet

Author: Dantas MR. School of mathematics & statistics, University of glasgow, Glasgow, Uk
14:20–14:40Climate2Energy: consistently modeling interconnected impacts of climate change on energy systems
Author: Wohland J. University of oslo, Department for technology systems, Oslo, Norway
Forecasting and Decision-Making in Extreme Power System Situations

Author: Zack J. R&d, Meso, inc., Troy, ny, Usa
Benefit of increasing the number of weather models used as input of solar and wind energy forecasts
Author: Chen M. Renewable energy center, Institute of urban meteorology, beijing, cma, Beijing, China
14:40–15:00Towards enhanced capabilities for Energy System Impacts modelling in CMIP7 to support the next IPCC report and beyond
Brayshaw D. Meteorology, University of reading, Reading, Uk
Generating extreme windstorm event sets to determine reasonable worst case scenarios

Author: Whitford A. Industry science and consultancy, Uk met office, Exeter, Uk
RMAPS-WIND: an Operational Numerical Weather Prediction System tailored for Wind and Solar Power Service in China

Author: Vannier O. CNR Ingénierie, Lyon, France
15:00–15:20Influence of Climate Change on Dynamic Line Ratings in Great Britain
Author: Harrison G. Engineering, University of edinburgh, Edinburgh, Uk
Identification of Extreme Energy Events caused by renewable energy forecast errors

Author: Zech M. Energy system analysis, German aerospace center (dlr), institute of neworked energy systems, Oldenburg, Germany
Leveraging Spatially Explicit Data for Accurate Renewable Energy Forecasting

Author: Lindas E. Biogeo, Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l'environnement, Gif-sur-yvette, France
15:20–15:40How good are the CMIP6 models in simulating the decadal variability of surface wind in North Sea and its interconnection with the North Atlantic circulation
Author: Omrani DR. R&d/onetech, Totalenergies, Palaiseau, France
Frequency and spatial extend of heat and cold waves in France and climate change

Author: Cognot C. Osiris, Edf-r&d, Saclay, France
Microscale Artificial Intelligence Wind Speed Prediction for Wind Turbines

Author: Yan J. North china electric power university, School of new energy, Beijing, China
15.40 – 16.10Coffee Break
16.10 – 18.00Workshop session
Room TBC

Business of Weather/Climate Session “So, you want to start a weather/climate business?”

Convenors: Jan Dutton/Ian Harper
Workshop session
Room TBC

Education/collaboration/engaging stakeholders
Convenors: Juan Añel, Susana, Ben H.
Workshop session
Room TBC

Resilience across timescales
Convenors: Laurent (RTE), Laura Di Bernardo, Mario Ciancarini (ENEL), Annarita Mariotti (NOAA)
18.00 – 19.30Free time/Networking Break
19.30 – 23.30Conference Dinner
08.00–09.00Registration
09.00–10.40Parallel Sessions
Sala Petrarca
Room
Sala degli Scrovegni
Room
Sala dei Giganti
Room
Weather and Climate Services for Energy
Chair: TBC
Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
Chair: TBC
Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
Chair: TBC
09.00–09.20Pan-European Climate Database v4.2: Updates, validation and potential next steps in wind power modelling

Author: Koivisto M. Department of wind and energy systems, Technical university of denmark, Roskilde, Denmark
A Weather Forecast Archive for Dunkelfaute Forecast Evaluation

Author: Dutton J. Customer success, Prescient weather ltd, Charlottesville, Usa
Why Consistency in Temperature Normals Matters: Insights for Transmission System Operators

Author: Gurriaran L. R&d, Rte, Puteaux, France
09.20–09.40A novel approach to Environmental Impact Assessments of Offshore Wind Farms in a changing climate

Author: Cislo D. Idcore, University of edinburgh, Edinburgh, Uk
Weather and Climate Drivers of US Power Line Outages over the Continental US

Author: Ariail I. Meteorology, University of reading, Reading, Uk
A Machine Learning Approach to Hydropower and Inflow Forecasting in Tanzania Using Random Forest

Author: Nielsen K. Data engineer, Wemc, Norwich, United kingdom
09.40–10.00Impact of climate change on Offshore Wind resource along the French coastline

Author: Oueslati B. Osiris, Edf r&d, Palaiseau, France
The value of tidal power predictability alongside weather dependent renewables

Author: Coles D. Department of engineering science, University of oxford, Oxford, Uk
Modelled Climate Change impacts on the New Zealand Energy system out to 2050

Author: Purdie J. Centre for sustainability, University of otago, Dunedin, New zealand
10.00–10.20Research and Application of Meteorology for Renewable Energy at Tsinghua University, China

Author: Luo Y. Department of earth system science, Tsinghua university, Beijing, China
High-Risk Zones for Heavy Rainfall in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions of Western Asia Based on AR6 Climate Projections

Author: Fakour P. Climatology, Institute of geography and spatial management, Krakow, Poland
Decadal predictions for the European Energy Sector

Author: Hutchins BW. Department of meteorology, University of reading, Reading, Uk
10.20–10.40Offshore Wind Energy and Meteorology: Perspectives from an Offshore Wind Developer

Author: Marchante M. Asset value engineering, Orsted, Fredericia, Denmark
High energy shortfall across 28 European countries during the winter: Investigation of the role of the Madden-Julian Oscillation and stratospheric polar vortex

Author: Rouges E. Meteorology, University of reading, Reasing, United kingdom
Seasonal forecasts of summer extremes for the energy sector over France

Author: Goutham N. Osiris, Edf r&d, Palaiseau, France
10.40–11.10Coffee Break
11.10–12.50Parallel Sessions
Sala Petrarca
Room
Sala degli Scrovegni
Room
Sala dei Giganti
Room
Weather and Climate Services for Energy
Chair: TBC
Climate & Energy Modelling
Chair: TBC
AI in Weather and Climate for Energy

Chair: TBC
11.10–11.30The WMO National Renewable Energy Atlas for wind, solar and hydropower: a bottom-up approach

Author: Petitta M. Mathematics and Physics Department, Roma Tre University, Roma, Italy
Assessing low wind, high demand seasons in Europe using a century of seasonal hindcasts

Author: Wright M. Atmospheric, oceanic and planetary physics, University of oxford, Oxford, UK
Integrating Physics into ML Models of the Atmosphere in Support of Wind Energy

Author: Haupt SE. Research applications laboratory, Nsf national center for atmospheric research, Boulder, United states
11.30–11.50Statistically Downscaled Climate Projections for Solar Energy Applications: The National Climate Database (NCDB) Version 1

Author: Sengupta M. Power systems engineering center, National renewable energy laboratory, Golden, USA
Maps of long-term soiling losses in Europe considering the partial cleaning by rain

Author: Ruiz donoso E. Institute of solar research, German aerospace center (dlr), Almerã­a, Spain
Leveraging AI Emulators and Rare Event Algorithms to Sample Extreme Weather Events Impacting the Power System

Author: Lancelin A. Geophysical sciences, Lmd/rte, Paris, France
11.50–12.10 Solar photovoltaic modelling and data in the new Pan-European Climate Database v4.2

Author: Amaro e silva R. Instituto dom luiz, Faculty of sciences, university of lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Meteorological Drivers of Co-Occurring Renewable Energy Droughts in Europe

Author: Van duinen B. R&D weather and climate models, Royal netherlands meteorological institute, De bilt, Netherlands
Assessement of Kolmogorov-Arnold-Networks for Spatio-Temporal Renewable Energy Forecasting

Author: Kariniotakis G. Persee, Mines paris psl, Sophia-antipolis, France
12.10–12.30Enhanced Climate and Energy Indicators and related Operational Services and Applications

Author: Lusito L. , Inside climate service, Padova, Italy
Accuracy of Climate Model-Derived Energy Datasets in Representing Renewable Energy Droughts

Author: Poovadiyil S. Meteorology, University of Reading, Reading, United kingdom
Unraveling the sources of subseasonal predictability with machine learning

Author: Kasmi Marza A. School of engineering and computer science, Bern university of applied sciences, Bern, Switzerland
12.30–12.50Attributing Energy Shortage Drivers within Adequacy Assessment: Insights for Policy

Author: Van harten N. Digital & data, Tennet tso, Arnhem, Netherlands
Increased onshore wake effects in France

Author: Jourdier B. R&d, Rte, Paris, France
Multi time step ahead forecasting of global horizontal irradiance based on ensemble model and WRF-Solar

Author: Naveen TK. Energy science and engineering, Indian institute of technology Delhi, New Delhi, India
12.50 – 14.00Lunch
14.00 – 15.40Plenary Session
Sala dei Giganti
Chair: TBC
15.40 – 16.10Coffee Break
16.10 – 17:00Conclusions, Award Ceremony and Closing
Poster numberPoster TitleAuthorSession
1Vegetation prediction model for spatiotemporal distributions based on a double-layer random forest algorithm and its application in a photovoltaic power stationJiang Y. Powerchina northwest engineering corporation limited, Powerchina northwest engineering corporation limited, Xi'an, China7. Environmental Impacts of Energy Systems
2Thoughts on the Pathways for Realizing the Ecological Value of Wind and Solar Energy DevelopmentGao X. Plateau atmospheric physics, Northwest institute of eco-environment and resources,cas, Lanzhou, China7. Environmental Impacts of Energy Systems
3TWINE: TWInning capability for the Natural EnvironmentMendes J. Data science r&d, Met office, Exeter, Uk9. Policy, Cross-sectoral Issues, and the Energy-Water-Food Nexus
4How can rewetted peatland contribute to energy supply?Scholz Y. Energy systems analysis, Dlr, Stuttgart, Germany2. Sustainable Energy Transition and Climate Resilience
5More summertime energy droughts in Germany with a larger solar power shareHo-tran L. Technology, policy and management, Tu delft, Delft, Netherlands2. Sustainable Energy Transition and Climate Resilience
6Strategic deployment of solar photovoltaics for achieving self-sufficiency in Europe throughout the energy transitionRahdan P. Mechanical and production engineering, Aarhus university, Aarhus, Denmark2. Sustainable Energy Transition and Climate Resilience
7Hydro-Quebec’s approaches to integrate climate change in energetic infrastructure: facing challenges and seizing opportunitiesMartin JP. Environment, Hydro-quã©bec, Montrã©al, Canada2. Sustainable Energy Transition and Climate Resilience
8Weather Driven Complementarity Between Daily Energy Demand at One Location and Renewable Supply at Another: Accounting for the Time DimensionFabry F. Atmospheric & oceanic sciences, Mcgill university, Montreal, Canada2. Sustainable Energy Transition and Climate Resilience
9Can complex soil models and reanalysis data improve underground power cables thermal rating?Petit MR. Cner, Rte, Paris, France2. Sustainable Energy Transition and Climate Resilience
10Enhanced modelling of the hydropower generation in SpainPozo-vazquez D.. Physics, Univ. jaã©n, Jaã©n, Spain4. Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
11Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Assessment: lessons from the ENGAGEMENT projectLusito L. , Inside climate service, Padua, Italy4. Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
12Lightning risk at wind turbines over the Eastern Alps and its surroundingsStucke I. Atmospheric and cryospheric sciences, University of innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria4. Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
13Atmospheric Emissions and Solar Energy Forecasting: Linking BVOCs, Wind-Blown Dust, and Energy Trading StrategiesLiaskoni M. Meteorology, Alpiq energy se, Prague, Czechia4. Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
14Present-day compound hazards from winter storms in the United KingdomGonzalez P. Is&c, Uk met office, Reading, United kingdom4. Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
15Coping with the Dunkelflaute: Power system implications of variable renewable energy droughts in EuropeKittel M. Energy, transport, environment, Diw berlin, Berlin, Germany4. Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
16Valuation of social benefits of floods and flash floods adaptation in Northeast ItalyFranceschinis C. Tesaf, Univ padova, Padova, Italy4. Energy Systems and Extreme Weather Risk Management
17Developing a strategic research collaboration between KNMI and TenneT TSOVan duinen B. R&d weather and climate models, Royal netherlands meteorological institute (knmi), De bilt, Netherlands5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
18The Characteristics and Formation Mechanisms of Wind Energy Resources on the Tibetan PlateauZhu R. National climate center, China meteorological administration, Beijing, China5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
19Spatial resolved and localized uncertainty analysis of the irradiance product from the CAMS radiation service v4.6Lezaca J. Energy systems analysis, Dlr, Oldenburg, Gernamy5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
20Advancing Hydropower Climate Indicators for the Energy Sector: European and Global Insights from C3S-EnergyAldrigo G. , Inside climate service, Padua, It5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
21Meteonorm Version 9.0Schmutz M. Energy & climate, Meteotest ag, Bern, Switzerland5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
22A data-driven approach for harnessing institutional knowledge to improve dataset utilisationMendes J. Data science r&d, Met office, Exeter, Uk5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
23Improving the National Solar Radiation Data Base using PSM v4Sengupta M. Power systems engineering center, National renewable energy laboratory, Golden, Usa5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
24Evaluating WRF Model Configurations for Dynamically Downscaling Climate Projections of Renewable Resources over CONUSSengupta M. Power systems engineering center, National renewable energy laboratory, Golden, Usa5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
25Assessing the reliability of satellite-based solar irradiance forecasts with North Atlantic Weather RegimesSingh S. Laboratoire de mã©tã©orologie dynamique, Ecole polytechnique, Palaiseau, France5. Weather and Climate Services for Energy
26Evaluation of AI-based meteorological models for wind energy production forecasts in FranceEl yazidi M. Osiris, Edf r&d, Palaiseau, France1. AI in Weather and Climate for Energy
27A Hybrid Model for Enhanced Wind Speed Forecasting Using RWRF and LSTM NetworksLiu CH. Information management, National taiwan university, Taipei, Taiwan1. AI in Weather and Climate for Energy
28Intraday solar energy forecast using deep learning models for satellite images processing: current methods and future directionsChea N. Laboratoire de mã©tã©orologie dynamique, Ã?cole polytechnique, Palaiseau, France1. AI in Weather and Climate for Energy
29How Good Are AIFS Forecasts, Really? A Model Performance Intercomparison StudyAlessandrini S. Ral, Ncar, Boulder, United states1. AI in Weather and Climate for Energy
30Probabilistic solar radiation forecasting across Europe using deep learningMeyer A. Energy and ai, Idas, Biel, Switzerland1. AI in Weather and Climate for Energy
31Enhancing Wind Power Forecasting through Quality Control and Data CleaningPierotti M. Weather services, Meteoblue ag, Basel, Switzerland3. Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
32On the optimal selection of meteorological variables as input to machine learning models for forecasting solar irradianceBoilley M. R&d, Calibsun, Valbonne, France3. Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
33Cloud Classification for Short-Term Solar Irradiance Forecasting Using a Ground-Based Camera NetworkCarriere T. Research and development, Calibsun, Valbonne, France3. Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
34Total eclipses: a surprising impact on wind assetsDiallo M. Global market analysis, Engie, Bruxelles, Belgium3. Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
35Effect of (un-)certainty of Euro-Atlantic weather regimes on applications in the energy sectorHompes L. Institute for marine and atmospheric research, Utrecht university, Utrecht, Netherlands3. Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
36Wind power forecasting - capabilities of an OEM-based approachLetzel M. Site analytics & meteorology, Wobben Research & Development GmbH, Bremen, Germany3. Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
37Opportunities for skillful long-term prediction of global wind-solar energy complementarityLiu F. School of atmospheric sciences, Sun yat-sen university, Zhuhai, China3. Forecasting for Energy Planning and Operations
38Resilient Offshore Wind Farm Planning: Integrating Climate Projections and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Optimized Siting in the UKAbdelaziz DR. Engineering science, University of oxford, Oxford, United kingdom6. Climate & Energy Modelling
39FIRE DANGER CLIMATE PROJECTIONS FOR PLANNING A RESILIENT ENERGY SYSTEM IN ITALYTrevisiol A. Sustainable development and energy sources, Rse spa, Milan, Italy6. Climate & Energy Modelling
40A case study on the impact of using historical data versus future climate projection for energy system planningMostue IA. Technology systems, University of oslo, Kjeller, Norway6. Climate & Energy Modelling
41Regional Photovoltaics 101: the devil is in the detailsAmaro e silva R. Instituto dom luiz, Faculty of sciences, university of lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal6. Climate & Energy Modelling
42PV tracking gain in the changing climate: global high-resolution assessmentTuomiranta A. Onetech, Totalenergies, Palaiseau, France6. Climate & Energy Modelling
43Evaluating the Spatial Variability of Solar Radiation across France: A Comprehensive Comparison of CAMS and ERA5 with In-Situ Pyranometric DataJulien A. O.i.e., Mines paris psl, Valbonne, France6. Climate & Energy Modelling
44Wind Power in Italy: A Future Outlook Based on Bias-Adjusted Climate SimulationsElmaddah E. Science , technology and society, University school for advanced studies - iuss pavia, Pavia, Italy6. Climate & Energy Modelling
45Evaluation of ’Dunkelflaute’ event detection methods considering grid operators’ needsCozian B. , Rte, Paris, France6. Climate & Energy Modelling
Please note that the programme could be subject to changes.

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