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Bachelor's degree in Renewable Energy Engineering (2015), Master's degree in Integration of Renewable Energies into the Electrical System, M.Sc. (2016), and Doctorate in Electrical Energy Systems (2020) from UPV/EHU, with the completion of the doctoral thesis entitled "Development of Optimal Energy Management and Sizing Strategies for Large-Scale Electrical Storage Systems supporting Renewable Energy Sources", with Cum Laude mention and international distinction, as a visiting researcher in 2018 at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
With work experience as a researcher since 2016 in the BRTA alliance and at Tecnalia (since 2021) in the Energy, Climate Change and Urban Transition Unit of TECNALIA, assuming technical responsibility and leadership in European projects H2020/Horizon Europe, regional projects (Elkartek, Hazitek), national projects (Misiones), and as a project manager in SUDOE Interreg, as well as in various projects under contract with companies. The main research topics of interest are in: 1) design and development of algorithms for control and operation of the electrical system and optimal power flows in the medium and low voltage network; 2) design and development of optimization algorithms and energy management strategies for energy communities, electric vehicle charging, hybrid renewable energy plants, balance and flexibility services, electricity markets, and local flexibility markets; and 3) laboratory activities involving real-time simulation platforms. Author of over 20 scientific publications in high-impact journals and indexed international conferences.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Comparative Analysis of the Market Bidding Decisions of Operational Pv Plants during Near-Zero Prices in the Spanish Electricity Markets
Vicente-Figueirido, I., Gonzalez-Garrido, A., Jimeno, J., Madina, C., Gomez-Arriola, I. & Zubiria, A., 2025, 2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2025. IEEE Computer Society, (International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Analysis of Near-Zero Prices in the Iberian Electricity Market and Their Impact on the Profitability of Renewable Photovoltaic Plants
Mendoza, J. E. R., Ropero, I. L., Santamaria, I. A. & Gonzalez-Garrido, A., 2025, 2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2025. IEEE Computer Society, (International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Optimisation of Multi-Energy Systems and Power-To-X Technologies: A Hydrogen-Based Industrial Case Study
Fernandez-Allende, M., Gonzalez-Garrido, A. & Torres-Iglesias, E., 2025, 2025 21st International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2025. IEEE Computer Society, (International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Communications and Data Science for the Success of Vehicle-to-Grid Technologies: Current State and Future Trends
Uribe-Pérez, N., Gonzalez-Garrido, A., Gallarreta, A., Justel, D., González-Pérez, M., González-Ramos, J., Arrizabalaga, A., Asensio, F. J. & Bidaguren, P., May 2024, In: Electronics (Switzerland). 13, 10, 1940.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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GLocalFlex, New Flexibility Solutions and Services. Cross-Pilot Overarching Business Use Cases
Madina, C., Gonzalez-Garrido, A., Gomez-Arriola, I., Santos-Mugica, M., Kuusela, P., Tamminen, A. & Mehnert, S., 2024, 20th International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM 2024 - Proceedings. IEEE Computer Society, (International Conference on the European Energy Market, EEM).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Thesis
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Development of Optimal Energy Management and Sizing Strategies for Large Scale Electrical Storage Systems supporting Renewable Energy So
Gonzalez Garrido, A. (Author), 2020Doctoral thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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