<p>The transition to a more electrified society, and the greater dependence on variable renewable energy, raises the value of long-distance electricity interconnections. At the same time, advances in transmission and smart grids makes such links more feasible.</p>

<p>But developing a regionally interconnected and integrated electricity system involves a wide range of considerations, such as cooperation on system planning, grid synchronisation, and operational coordination.</p>

<p>What are the different modes of integration? How can system security ensure uninterrupted real time operations?</p>
