The 17th edition of the
Microgrid Global Innovation Forum, 26-27 September 2023 in London, focuses on microgrid advances, case studies and deployments in remote, rural and off-grid environments, as well as in grid-tied scenarios. The event brings together developers, project owners, non-governmental organizations, finance professionals and technology innovators interested in maximizing the effective use of hybrid renewable energy systems. The emphasis is on networking and sharing the very latest technology developments and case studies for advancing microgrids in critical-need applications.
Topics to be covered in include:
- Microgrid feasibility, design, and implementation
- Refining the business case for off-grid, remote, and island microgrids
- Solar + storage advances
- Project financing and investor perspectives
- Determining the correct technology mix for hybrid energy systems
- Advanced battery, fuel cell, and flow battery technologies
- Microgrid power control, management, and integration
- Microgrids in Virtual Power Plant (VPP) configurations
- Integrating distributed renewable energy resources into the grid
- Effective project evaluation, implementation, and management
- Regulatory and public policy advances
- Standards and interoperability issues
- Market drivers and opportunities worldwide
- Utilizing renewables-centric microgrids to achieve climate change goals
- and more
Real-World Lessons: The emphasis of the event is on key take-aways from leading microgrid case studies in a range of regions and deployment environments
Networking and Information-Sharing: The event is designed to foster strategic relationships and interaction among key decision makers and stakeholders across the microgrid spectrum.
Results Oriented: Ample time is reserved for discussion of technology advances and projects at the forefront of microgrid development. Network with project principals and get up to speed on best practices and success strategies.
Financing sources: Forum attendees will learn about effectively planning and financing renewable energy and microgrid projects, and network with key investment professionals who are looking to support such projects.
An Open, Cross-Industry Networking Event
This event brings together technology thought leaders, project managers, system integrators, and development advocates for in-depth sharing of insights and experiences to date.
The forum is technology-agnostic and open to all industry professionals and researchers working to optimize hybrid energy systems.
Who Should Participate?
- Microgrid project developers, owners, and entrepreneurs
- NGOs and international development agencies
- Finance and VC professionals
- Utility and energy provider executives
- Solar PV, wind power, and renewable energy innovators
- Power control system and software vendors
- Battery suppliers and energy storage companies
- Academic researchers, educators and professors
- System integrators and project consultants
Speakers
- Dr. Bernie Jones, Managing Director, Smart Villages Research Group ltd
- Lily Beadle, Senior Manager, Programmes & Innovations, The Carbon Trust
- Gabrielle Coeuille, Transforming Energy Access Delivery Coordinator, The Carbon Trust
- Chris Pye, Hybrid Microgrids Segment Manager, ComAp
- Deepak Mohapatra, Senior Officer, Business & Market Development, Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE)
- Nico Peterschmidt, Managing Director, INENSUS
- Yael Brookes, Chief Technology Officer, SteamaCo
- Chris Edeh, Executive Director, African Sustainable Energy Association
- Prof. AbuBakr Bahaj, Professor of Sustainable Energy, University of Southampton
- Anne Wacera Wambugu, Head of Electrification and Electricity Access for the UNESCO Chair for Climate Change Resilience and Sustainability, Strathmore University
- Oleg Bagleybter, PhD, Senior Staff Engineering Manager, GE Vernova
- Joan Tarragó, Business Development, Monitoring and Control, Odyssey Energy Solutions
- Nic Bergevin, Project Manager and Optimisation Expert, Energy Pool
- Alex Densmore, Technical Director, Zonke Energy
- James Hancock, Innovation Manager ,Swanbarton
- Nitin Zimaji Akhade, Executive Director, Energy Access and Livelihoods, Customized Energy Solutions India Private Limited
- Mike Murray, COO, Ageto, LLC
- Jean Dobrowolski, Microgrid Expert, Energy Pool
- Jamie Behrendt LLM, PhD Researcher Groningen Centre of Energy Law and Sustainability, University of Groningen
- Catherine Bottrill, CEO, Pilio
- Larisa Dobriansky, Chief Business & Regulatory Innovations Officer, General MicroGrids
- Adrián Ruiz Carvajal,PhD, Founder / Director, Nexus 3
- Roger Sallent, Regional Team Leader,, Trama TecnoAmbiental, S.L. (TTA)
- Hugo Chandler, Director and Co-founder, New Resource Partners Ltd.
- Jeff Lee, Managing Director, INGINE Wave Energy Systems Ltd.
- Minoo Shariat-Zadeh, P.ENG, SM-IEEE, Project Leader, Smart Microgrid Applied Research Team (SMART), Centre for Applied Research & Innovation (CARI), BC Institute of Technology
- Farzan Tahir, PhD candidate, Institute of Sustainable Futures (ISF) at University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Australia
- Edward Ross, Technical Director, Gridimp
- Sabri Regragui, Business Development Manager, Gridworks
- Vivien Barnier, Chief Executive Officer, EnAccess
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Venue
Broadway House
Tothill St, SW1H 9NQ
Westminster, London, UK
