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Raphael Wickenhauser completed his studies in Urban Renewable Energy Technologies at the University of Applied Sciences FH Technikum Wien and in Sustainable Energy Systems at the University of Applied Sciences FH Burgenland. His thesis, titled “Evaluation of Metering Point-Based Forecast Data in Distribution Network Operation”, was conducted in collaboration with Netz Niederösterreich GmbH. Since 2017, he has been employed at Netz Niederösterreich GmbH in the System Operator department, where he has held several expert positions related to the development and operational deployment of technical processes and systems like the Energy Management System (EMS). As project manager for the operational integration of the overhead line temperature monitoring system, he implemented the dynamic line rating (DLR) concept to enhance grid reliability and efficiency in the operation of the grid. Since the beginning of March 2025, he is responsible for the department “System Operator”, where the operating center of the electricity and gas grid, the SCADA – System and technical environment, and the clearing and forecast management is located. |