Dr. Rafael Cossent Arín

Current position:

Research Assistant Professor

Research Area:

Smart and Sustainable Grids; Energy Economics and Regulation

Association date:

02/Jul/2007

Location:

SM26. D-401

Phone Number:

+34 91 542-2800 ext. 2753

Email:

ORCID:

0000-0002-5740-9689

Researcher ID:

H-9259-2012

Google Scholar ID:

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SCOPUS:

25929093100

Areas of interest:

Power system economics and regulation. Regulation of electricity distribution activity, integration of renewable and distributed generation, demand response and smart distribution grids.

Biography:

Rafael Cossent is a Researcher at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) of ICAI School of Engineering at Comillas Pontifical University, where he also acts as coordinator of the Research Unit on Smart and Sustainable Grids. Additionally, he currently coordinates the BP Chair in Energy and Sustainability. Besides his research activities, he teaches on the regulation of network activities in the power sector. Rafael holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Comillas Pontifical University-ICAI and a PhD. degree in Electrical Engineering from the same university, with a dissertation about the economic regulation of electricity distribution, defended in 2013. Throughout his academic career, he has participated in over 30 research and consultancy projects dealing with power sector regulation, distribution network regulation, integration of renewable and distributed generation, demand response, electric vehicles and smart distribution grids. He has published over 35 papers in national and international journals and conference proceedings on these topics. Rafael Cossent has been a visiting researcher at INESC (Porto-Portugal) and at Heriot-Watt University (Edimburgh-Scotland), and he currently cooperates in the on-line education program of the Florence School of Regulation.

Journal Publications

L. Lind, R. Cossent, J.P. Chaves, T. Gómez. Transmission and distribution coordination in power systems with high shares of distributed energy resources providing balancing and congestion management services. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Energy and Environment. vol. 8, no. 6, pp. e357-1-e357-19, December 2019. [Online: June 2019] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 2.514 - Q1 (2017)
C. Valor, C. Escudero, V. Labajo, R. Cossent. Effective design of domestic energy efficiency displays: a proposed architecture based on empirical evidence. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. vol. 114, no. 109301, pp. 1-11, October 2019. [Online: July 2019] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 9.184 - Q1 (2017)
T. Gerres, J.P. Chaves, F. Martín, M. Rivier, R. Cossent, A. Sánchez, T. Gómez. Rethinking the electricity market design: remuneration mechanisms to reach high RES shares. Results from a Spanish case study. Energy Policy. vol. 129, pp. 1320-1330, June 2019. [Online: March 2019] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 4.880 (2018)
C. Mateo, R. Cossent, T. Gómez, G. Prettico, P. Frías, G. Fulli, A. Meletiou, F. Postigo. Impact of solar PV self-consumption policies on distribution networks and regulatory implications. Solar Energy. vol. 176, pp. 62-72, December 2018. [Online: October 2018] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 4.374 - Q1 (2017)
A. Rodriguez, R. Cossent, P. Frías. Scalability and replicability analysis of large-scale smart grid implementations: approaches and proposals in Europe. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. vol. 93, pp. 1-15, October 2018. [Online: May 2018] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 9.184 - Q1 (2017)
C. Mateo, G. Prettico, T. Gómez, R. Cossent, F. Gangale, P. Frías, G. Fulli. European representative electricity distribution networks. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. vol. 99, pp. 273-280, July 2018. [Online: February 2018] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 4.418 (2018)
A. Rodriguez, R. Cossent, P. Frías. Integration of PV and EVs in unbalanced residential LV networks and implications for the smart grid and advanced metering infrastructure deployment. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. vol. 91, pp. 121-134, October 2017. [Online: March 2017] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 3.610 (2017); 4.418 (2018).
A. Rodriguez, R. Cossent, P. Frías. Assessing the potential of MV automation for distribution network reliability improvement. International Transactions on Electrical Energy Systems. vol. 27, no. 10, pp. e2383-1-e2383-15, October 2017. [Online: July 2017] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 1.619 - Q2 (2017)
C. Mateo, P. Frías, R. Cossent, P.M. Sonvilla, B. Barth. Overcoming the barriers that hamper a large-scale integration of solar photovoltaic power generation in European distribution grids. Solar Energy. vol. 153, pp. 574-583, September 2017. [Online: June 2017] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 4.374 - Q1 (2017)
M. Vallés, J. Reneses, R. Cossent, P. Frías. Regulatory and market barriers to the realization of demand response in electricity distribution networks: a European perspective. Electric Power Systems Research. vol. 140, pp. 689-698, November 2016. [Online: June 2016] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 2.688 (2016); 3.022 (2018).
I. Losa, R. Cossent, A. Rodriguez. Scalability and replicability analysis of smart grids demo projects: an overview of selected European approaches. Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment. no. 2, pp. 53-80, September 2016.
J. Peças, F.J. Soares, N. Hatziargyriou, E. Zountouridou, R. Belhomme, J. Whelan, K. Strunz, P. Frías, R. Cossent, et al.. Integration of electric vehicles in electric power systems. Electra. no. 285, pp. 46-57, December 2015.
R. Cossent. La participación social es clave para la red eléctrica. Observatorio de las Ideas. no. 24, pp. 10-13, March 2015.
A. Rodriguez, P. Frías, J. Reneses, R. Cossent, C. Mateo. Optimal investment in smart MV/LV substations to improve continuity of supply. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. vol. 62, pp. 410-418, November 2014. [Online: June 2014] JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 4.418 (2018)
C. Reina Lebrón, P. Frías, R. Cossent. Impacto de diferentes mecanismos de retribución para la energía solar fotovoltaica. Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. XCI, no. III, pp. 22-25, June 2014.
R. Cossent, T. Gómez. Implementing incentive compatible menus of contracts to regulate electricity distribution investments. Utilities Policy. vol. 27, pp. 28-38, December 2013. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 1.236 (2013); 2.098 (2017).
R. Cossent, T. Gómez, L. Olmos. Large-scale integration of renewable and distributed generation of electricity in Spain: current situation and future needs. Energy Policy. vol. 39, no. 12, pp. 8078-8087, December 2011. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 2.723 (2011); 4.880 (2018).
L. Olmos, R. Cossent, E. Lobato, T. Gómez. Barriers to the implementation of response options aimed at mitigating the impact of wind power on electricity systems. Wind Energy. vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 781-795, September 2011. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 1.768 - Q2 (2011); 2.938 - Q2 (2017).
R. Cossent, L. Olmos, T. Gómez, C. Mateo, P. Frías. Distribution network costs under different penetration levels of distributed generation. European Transactions on Electrical Power. vol. 21, no. 6, pp. 1869-1888, September 2011. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 0.577 (2011); 0.886 (2014).
L. Pieltain, T. Gómez, R. Cossent, C. Mateo, P. Frías. Assessment of the impact of plug-in electric vehicles on distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 206-213, February 2011. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 2.678 (2011); 6.807 (2018).
P. Frías, R. Cossent, T. Gómez. How traditional regulation of Distribution System Operators can be improved to accommodate higher levels of distributed generation. Modern Energy Review. vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 102-104, March 2010.
D. Trebolle, T. Gómez, R. Cossent, P. Frías. Distribution planning with reliability options for distributed generation. Electric Power Systems Research. vol. 80, no. 2, pp. 222-229, January 2010. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 1.562 (2010); 3.022 (2018).
P. Frías, T. Gómez, R. Cossent, J. Rivier. Improvements in current European network regulation to facilitate the integration of distributed generation. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. vol. 31, no. 9, pp. 445-451, October 2009. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 1.613 (2009); 4.418 (2018).
R. Cossent, T. Gómez, P. Frías. Towards a future with large penetration of distributed generation: Is the current regulation of electricity distribution ready? Regulatory recommendations under a European perspective. Energy Policy. vol. 37, no. 3, pp. 1145-1155, March 2009. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 2.436 (2009); 4.880 (2018).
P. Frías, T. Gómez, R. Cossent. Overview of current DER regulation and improvements needed in EU. Revista Energetica. no. 9, pp. 377-380, October 2008.

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Projects

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Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

R. Cossent (2013), Economic regulation of distribution system operators and its adaptation to the penetration of distributed energy resources and smart grid technologies. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).

Supervised:

A. Rodriguez (2017), Scalability and replicability of the impact of smart grid solutions in distribution systems. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).

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Conference Papers

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Books and Book chapters

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International exchanges

Jun - Sep 2011, School of Management & Languages; Chair in Energy Economics, Heriot-Watt University. Edinburgh (United Kingdom).
Aug - Sep 2010, Porto Power System Unit, INESC. Porto (Portugal).

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Working papers

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Technical reports

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Training courses

FSR Annual Training on the Regulation of Energy Utilities (14th edition), developed for: European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation (FSR). Oct/2018-Jun/2019
CEER Specialised training on network tariffs for transmission and distribution 2018, developed for: CEER - Council of European Energy Regulators. Jun/2018-Jun/2018
Training for Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica in Honduras, developed for: Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE). Oct/2017-Nov/2017
2017-18 FSR-Online, developed for: European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation. Oct/2017-May/2018
Economy of the distribution and marketing business, in Maestría en Gestión de la Energía. Universidad ESAN, Madrid (Spain). May 2017 - May 2017.
Electrical distribution, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Mar 2017 - Mar 2017.
Monopoly regulation, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Mar 2017 - Mar 2017.
Masters in energy management, developed for: ESAN. Jan/2017-Aug/2017
Re-thinking the regulation of the power system to integrate large shares of renewables and distributed energy resources, developed for: Electric Energy Systems - University Enterprise Training Partnership Association (EES-UETP). Dec/2016-Mar/2017
Electrical distribution, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Nov 2016 - Nov 2016.
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (11th Edition), developed for: European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2016-Jun/2017
Monopoly regulation, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Oct 2016 - Oct 2016.
Monopolistic activities, in Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities. European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation (FSR), Florence (Italy). Oct 2016 - Jun 2017.
Electricity distribution, in Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities. European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation (FSR), Florence (Italy). Oct 2016 - Jun 2017.
CEER Specialised training on network tariffs for transmission and distribution, developed for: Centro de Estudios de Energías Renovables (CEER). Sep/2016-Sep/2016
Regulation of electricity distribution, in Máster en Regulación Económica de la Industria Eléctrica. Instituto Global de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales (IGLOBAL), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). Apr 2016 - Apr 2016.
Electrical distribution, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Mar 2016 - Mar 2016.
Monopoly regulation, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Feb 2016 - Feb 2016.
Master on Regulation of the Electric Power Industry, developed for: Instituto Global de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales. Dec/2015-Dec/2017
Electrical distribution, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Nov 2015 - Nov 2015.
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (11th Edition), developed for: European University Institute (EUI), Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2015-Jun/2016
Monopoly regulation, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Oct 2015 - Oct 2015.
Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities. European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation (FSR), Florence (Italy). Oct 2015 - Jun 2016.
MOOC on-line course on regulation of the power sector, developed for: Florence School of Regulation (FSR). Feb/2015-Feb/2019
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (10th Edition), developed for: European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2014-Jun/2015
Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities. European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation (FSR), Florence (Italy). Oct 2014 - Jun 2015.
Training course on the electricity distribution business: technical and regulatory issues, developed for: CIDE. Jan/2014-Jul/2014
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (7th Edition), developed for: European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2013-Jun/2014
Training course on the electricity distribution business: technical and regulatory issues, developed for: CIDE. Jan/2013-Jul/2013
FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (7th Edition), developed for: European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2012-Jun/2013
FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (7th Edition), developed for: European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2011-Jun/2012
Not Available, developed for: EES-UETP Association. Apr/2011-Apr/2011

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Other Activities

Member of BRIDGE Working Group in representation of Integrid project. European Commission. Brussels (Belgium). Apr 2017 - Today.
Organization of "Technical Program Committee «Power System Computation Conference 2008»". . Glasgow (United Kingdom). Feb 2008.

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Dr. Rafael Cossent Arín

Journal Publications

R. Cossent, T. Gómez. Implementing incentive compatible menus of contracts to regulate electricity distribution investments. Utilities Policy. vol. 27, pp. 28-38, December 2013. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 1.236 (2013); 2.098 (2017).

R. Cossent, T. Gómez, L. Olmos. Large-scale integration of renewable and distributed generation of electricity in Spain: current situation and future needs. Energy Policy. vol. 39, no. 12, pp. 8078-8087, December 2011. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 2.723 (2011); 4.880 (2018).

L. Olmos, R. Cossent, E. Lobato, T. Gómez. Barriers to the implementation of response options aimed at mitigating the impact of wind power on electricity systems. Wind Energy. vol. 14, no. 6, pp. 781-795, September 2011. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 1.768 - Q2 (2011); 2.938 - Q2 (2017).

R. Cossent, L. Olmos, T. Gómez, C. Mateo, P. Frías. Distribution network costs under different penetration levels of distributed generation. European Transactions on Electrical Power. vol. 21, no. 6, pp. 1869-1888, September 2011. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 0.577 (2011); 0.886 (2014).

L. Pieltain, T. Gómez, R. Cossent, C. Mateo, P. Frías. Assessment of the impact of plug-in electric vehicles on distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. vol. 26, no. 1, pp. 206-213, February 2011. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 2.678 (2011); 6.807 (2018).

D. Trebolle, T. Gómez, R. Cossent, P. Frías. Distribution planning with reliability options for distributed generation. Electric Power Systems Research. vol. 80, no. 2, pp. 222-229, January 2010. JCR impact factor and Scopus quartile: 1.562 (2010); 3.022 (2018).

Projects

Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

Supervised:

Conference Papers

Books and Book chapters

J. Peças, F.J. Soares, N. Hatziargyriou, E. Zountouridou, R. Belhomme, J. Whelan, K. Strunz, P. Frías, R. Cossent, et al., Integration of Electric Vehicles in Electric Power Systems. Ed. CIGRÉ. Paris, France, 2015.

T. Gómez, P. Frías, R. Cossent, Las redes eléctricas inteligentes. Ed. Fundación Gas Natural Fenosa. Madrid, Spain, 2011.

International exchanges

Jun - Sep 2011, School of Management & Languages; Chair in Energy Economics, Heriot-Watt University. Edinburgh (United Kingdom).

Aug - Sep 2010, Porto Power System Unit, INESC. Porto (Portugal).

Working papers

Technical reports

Training courses

Economy of the distribution and marketing business, in Maestría en Gestión de la Energía. Universidad ESAN, Madrid (Spain). May 2017 - May 2017.

Electrical distribution, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Mar 2017 - Mar 2017.

Monopoly regulation, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Mar 2017 - Mar 2017.

Electrical distribution, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Nov 2016 - Nov 2016.

Monopoly regulation, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Oct 2016 - Oct 2016.

Monopolistic activities, in Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities. European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation (FSR), Florence (Italy). Oct 2016 - Jun 2017.

Electricity distribution, in Annual training on the regulation of energy utilities. European University Institute. Florence School of Regulation (FSR), Florence (Italy). Oct 2016 - Jun 2017.

Regulation of electricity distribution, in Máster en Regulación Económica de la Industria Eléctrica. Instituto Global de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales (IGLOBAL), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). Apr 2016 - Apr 2016.

Electrical distribution, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Mar 2016 - Mar 2016.

Monopoly regulation, in On-line Course on Regulation of the Power Sector. Florence School of Regulation y Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Feb 2016 - Feb 2016.