9th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum in Washington, D.C. to Examine Technology and Business Advances
Microgrid Institute’s Michael Zimmer to address Massachusetts community microgrids March 18-20, 2019 event
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Jan. 21, 2019: Boston, Mass.: The global microgrid market size was valued at USD 3.76 billion in 2016, and is expected to reach USD 17.51 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 17.0%, according to Grand View Research. The drivers behind this include the need for greater grid reliability and resiliency, the integration and control of distributed energy resources into the grid, as well as the desire by commercial and industrial end users to control energy costs and adopt more on-site renewable energy generation.
To explore key issues and opportunities in this field, the 9th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum – North America will be held on March 18-20, 2019 in Washington, D.C. (www.microgridinnovation.com). The event brings together key thought leaders, utilities, energy providers, and other stakeholders to examine the latest technology developments and lessons learned in the design, implementation and operation of hybrid renewable energy microgrids.
“This will be a tremendous opportunity to interact directly with companies at the cutting-edge of microgrid deployment,” says Daniel Coran, editor of the Smart Grid Observer and program manager of the Forum. “Top industry experts will be speaking who are pushing the envelope in terms of leveraging microgrids for grid resiliency, service flexibility, and DER integration.”
One such expert is Michael Zimmer, Washington Counsel for Microgrid Institute. Michael will be speaking on the status of microgrids in Massachusetts – a state which has supported energy resiliency improvements with a series of incentives and study programs aimed at public facilities, hospitals, and communities. As part of the current MassCEC Community Microgrid Program, Microgrid Institute is performing project feasibility assessments in both Eversource and National Grid territories.
This 9th edition of the Forum will zero in on refining the value proposition and business case for microgrids in North America, integration with the larger grid, and case studies of grid-tied and off-grid projects and pilots to date. Other companies confirmed to speak include Navigant Research, Schneider Electric, ABB, West Monroe Partners, Global Common, North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, Eaton, Honeywell, Concord Engineering, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, General Microgrids, NEMA and many others.
The Forum will be held in Constitution Hall at American University. Previous versions of the Forum have been held in Irvine, California; Barcelona, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Pasadena, California; and London. Topics to be addressed during the conference include: using innovative business models to solve today's biggest energy challenges; advanced microgrid controllers; microgrids and distributed energy resources (DER) integration; disruptive generation - bypassing the traditional grid paradigm; lessons from the implementation of utility-owned island-able microgrids, benefits of multi-stakeholder, multi-partner microgrids; the role of microgrids in non-wires strategies, and much more.
“North America is a key market for microgrid growth,” Coran notes. “Attendees will hear directly from industry practitioners who have real world lessons to share and who will be discussing success strategies in this market going forward.”
The Microgrid Global Innovation Forum series is organized by the Smart Grid Observer (www.smartgridobserver.com), an online information resource covering current trends and developments in smart energy and greentech sectors around the world. Microgrid Institute is a supporting partner of the event.
Attendees who enter the special discount code “MGI20” when registering will receive 20% off the standard rates. For full information and to register, visit www.microgridinnovation.com
Jan. 21, 2019: Boston, Mass.: The global microgrid market size was valued at USD 3.76 billion in 2016, and is expected to reach USD 17.51 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 17.0%, according to Grand View Research. The drivers behind this include the need for greater grid reliability and resiliency, the integration and control of distributed energy resources into the grid, as well as the desire by commercial and industrial end users to control energy costs and adopt more on-site renewable energy generation.
To explore key issues and opportunities in this field, the 9th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum – North America will be held on March 18-20, 2019 in Washington, D.C. (www.microgridinnovation.com). The event brings together key thought leaders, utilities, energy providers, and other stakeholders to examine the latest technology developments and lessons learned in the design, implementation and operation of hybrid renewable energy microgrids.
“This will be a tremendous opportunity to interact directly with companies at the cutting-edge of microgrid deployment,” says Daniel Coran, editor of the Smart Grid Observer and program manager of the Forum. “Top industry experts will be speaking who are pushing the envelope in terms of leveraging microgrids for grid resiliency, service flexibility, and DER integration.”
One such expert is Michael Zimmer, Washington Counsel for Microgrid Institute. Michael will be speaking on the status of microgrids in Massachusetts – a state which has supported energy resiliency improvements with a series of incentives and study programs aimed at public facilities, hospitals, and communities. As part of the current MassCEC Community Microgrid Program, Microgrid Institute is performing project feasibility assessments in both Eversource and National Grid territories.
This 9th edition of the Forum will zero in on refining the value proposition and business case for microgrids in North America, integration with the larger grid, and case studies of grid-tied and off-grid projects and pilots to date. Other companies confirmed to speak include Navigant Research, Schneider Electric, ABB, West Monroe Partners, Global Common, North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives, Eaton, Honeywell, Concord Engineering, Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority, General Microgrids, NEMA and many others.
The Forum will be held in Constitution Hall at American University. Previous versions of the Forum have been held in Irvine, California; Barcelona, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Pasadena, California; and London. Topics to be addressed during the conference include: using innovative business models to solve today's biggest energy challenges; advanced microgrid controllers; microgrids and distributed energy resources (DER) integration; disruptive generation - bypassing the traditional grid paradigm; lessons from the implementation of utility-owned island-able microgrids, benefits of multi-stakeholder, multi-partner microgrids; the role of microgrids in non-wires strategies, and much more.
“North America is a key market for microgrid growth,” Coran notes. “Attendees will hear directly from industry practitioners who have real world lessons to share and who will be discussing success strategies in this market going forward.”
The Microgrid Global Innovation Forum series is organized by the Smart Grid Observer (www.smartgridobserver.com), an online information resource covering current trends and developments in smart energy and greentech sectors around the world. Microgrid Institute is a supporting partner of the event.
Attendees who enter the special discount code “MGI20” when registering will receive 20% off the standard rates. For full information and to register, visit www.microgridinnovation.com
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