As the energy landscape continues to evolve, mastering energy market modeling is more crucial than ever. RTE international is pleased to announce the Antares Simulator Advanced Training, a specialized program designed to equip energy professionals with the skills and hands-on experience needed to leverage Antares Simulator for energy market analysis, power system optimization, and adequacy studies.
Antares Simulator is a leading open-source tool used by transmission system operators, researchers, and energy professionals worldwide to simulate adequacy and economy studies, optimize grid operations, analyze energy markets, and assess investment strategies, whether you are working on grid expansion planning, energy market simulations, or energy mix forecasting.
Participants will use Antares Web, an intuitive web-based interface that enhances accessibility and efficiency in energy modeling. The training includes real-world case studies, allowing attendees to explore how different energy mix scenarios impact energy markets and power system investment decisions.
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Training details
Date: 25-26 November
Location: On-site training
RTE international Paris
Tour Lafayette, 2/3 place des Vosges
92051 La Défense Cedex, France
Price : €2,000
Who should attend?
This training is tailored for:
+ Power system analysts and engineers
+ Energy market professionals
+ Policy makers
+ Consultants in electricity planning
+ Researchers and academics
Why should you attend?
If you are a professional engaged in power system analysis, energy market operations/modeling, or energy system planning, the Antares Simulator Advanced Training offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen and expand your expertise. This program is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of advanced Antares modules, including adequacy patch, hydro and multi-energy modeling, flow-based methodologies, and expansion planning.
Key learning outcomes
- Gain advanced knowledge in hydro modeling and adequacy patch.
- Explore Antares Xpansion for capacity expansion planning and Antares Craft for study management.
- Develop skills in flow-based methodologies for cross-border capacity and market integration.
- Learn to model multi-energy systems and integrate Power2Gas technologies for flexibility studies.
- Apply practical case studies to confidently manage complex energy simulations with Antares.
How to register?
Interested? Email us now to register! antares-simulator-services@rte-international.com
Participants are required to provide the following details during registration:
- Your name and surname
- The name, surname, and email of your representative (if applicable)
- Company full name, address, intra-community VAT number, and business identity code or equivalent
- The person responsible for invoicing
This information is essential for administrative and invoicing purposes.
Antares Simulator Advanced Training Agenda
Day #01
- 09:00 – 09:30: Introduction and Quiz
- 09:30 – 10:45: Hydro Recap and Hydro Advanced Features
- 11:00 – 12:00: Adequacy Patch
- Lunch Break
- 13:30 – 14:30: Antares Xpansion Presentation
- 15:00 – 17:00: Antares Xpansion Practical Work
Day #02
- 09:00 – 10:00: Flow-Based Presentation
- 10:15 – 12:00: Flow-Based Practical Work
- Lunch Break
- 13:30 – 14:30: Antares Craft Presentation
- 14:45 – 15:45: Multi-Energy Presentation
- 16:00 – 17:00: Power2Gas Model Practical Work
About the Antares Simulator trainers
Alexandre Perin
Alexandre joined RTE International as a power system expert. He is responsible for various economic and technical studies or consultancy services, such as: long-term power system planning, electricity market modelling, cost-benefit analysis, network studies, renewable energy integration, reserve calculations, adequacy studies or energy storage system sizing. He has been involved in project in Asia, Pacific and mostly in Europe, which provde him a good knowledge of the European framework regarding European studies (ERAA/TYNDP). He is also working on regional cooperation and power system operation.
Nikola Ilic
Power System Engineer, graduated from Faculty of Thenical Science, University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Nikola is currently employed by RTEi South-East Europe (RTEi SEE), Belgrade, Serbia, as a Power System Software Developer, working mainly on the development of the Open-Source software Antares-Simulator and he is also invloved in Antares related projects and topics, like PEMMDB Converter, Antares Web Application. Nikola is in charge of the development of ENTSO-E’s short-term adequacy tool.
Milos Andjelkovic
Milos joined RTEi South-East Europe (RTEi SEE) in 2022. A power system engineer turned software developer, he is currently Deputy Director of RTEi SEE. His work focuses on the Antares ecosystem, including contributions to Antares Simulator development, STA (Short-Term Adequacy) features, and Antares-related tooling such as the PEMMDB, Antares converter (also known as the Antares Model Builder). He has supported European planning and adequacy exercises, including TYNDP-related studies, and is involved in delivering training and methodological support to partners across the region.
Raphael Dalle
Raphaël is a power system engineer who joined RTE international in 2025. He holds an engineering degree from CentraleSupélec and a master’s degree in Energy Economics. Raphaël works on a variety of projects related to supply-demand balance, sizing of secondary reserves and load long term forecasting.