The 9th Hybrid Power Plants & Systems Workshop has come to a successful close on the Åland Islands, bringing together 115 participants from across the globe. Over the course of two days, more than 60 speakers contributed to 16 sessions filled with insightful discussions on the latest developments in hybrid power plants and island power systems.

This year’s program placed a strong emphasis on real-world case studies and experiences from pioneering regions such as the Åland Islands, Porto Santo, the Faroe Islands, Hawaii, Indonesia, and Corsica. Key topics included grid forming, microgrids, system design, and strategies for renewable integration in remote and islanded systems.

The event opened with a dedicated keynote session focusing on the host region, featuring:

• An introduction to hybrid power systems and the Hawaii case by Dr. Thomas Ackermann, Energynautics
• A welcome address from Jörgen Pettersson, Speaker of the Åland Parliament
• Insights into the local power market and system by Conny Rosenberg, Kraftnät Åland
• An overview of energy initiatives in Åland by Yvonne Österlund, Government of Åland
• A perspective on hybrid power development in Finland by Lasse Linnamaa, Fingrid

In addition to the technical sessions, the workshop offered valuable networking opportunities, including a networking dinner event and a technical study trip to local energy infrastructure.

We extend our sincere thanks to all participants, speakers, and local partners who helped make this event a success. A special thank you goes to Kraftnät Åland for their outstanding collaboration and local insights, and to our sponsors for their generous support, which plays a vital role in enabling high-quality knowledge exchange at our events.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and invite all professionals in the field to take part in the next Call for Papers, launching in September 2025.

For more information about the workshop, visit hybridpowersystems.org.