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Agenda 2023
DAY 1: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 ENGINEERING KNOW-HOW IN GRID TRANSFORMATION AND POWER UTILIZATION
- Discussion on challenges such as protection, control & monitoring complexities, DER, and restrained available capital
- Understanding the standardization of interconnection requirements for DER and ideas, including advance data analytics
Pankaj Sharma
Hydro One Networks
Hydro One Networks
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A FUTURE POWER GRID
1010 - 1030 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – Don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1030 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON PRACTICAL WAYS TO INCORPORATE SMART SOLUTIONS & DER IN EXISTING POWER SYSTEMS
- Considerations for incorporating smart solutions and DER into an existing power system
- Role of AMI, advanced analytics, and artificial intelligence in optimizing an existing power system
- Looking at the best ways to incorporate dynamic asset health and monitoring technologies into existing assets
- Discussion on bushfire risk reduction strategies in Canada and the United States regarding power line interference
Mostafa Hasaneen | Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Emilio Morales Cruz | Qualitrol
Klaus Winter | Swedish Neutral Company
Emilio Morales Cruz | Qualitrol
Klaus Winter | Swedish Neutral Company
1130 - 1155 ERCOT GRID RELIABILITY AND RESILIENCY
- Challenges with changing grid & generation resources mix as well as the penetration of IBR, leading to reliability issues
- Recent Texas legislative changes related to reliability & resiliency and presentation on large flexible load integration
- Distributed energy resource (DER) integration, electric vehicle (EV) penetration, and advanced modeling techniques
Prabhu Gnanam
ERCOT
ERCOT
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON THE IMPACT OF REGULATORY CHANGES, DER, AND EV PENETRATION ON GRID MANAGEMENT
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT THE SMART GRIDS EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 EXPLORING THE DIVERSE BENEFITS OF ADVANCED TRANSFORMER INFRASTRUCTURE
- US Distribution Transformers are mostly 'aged,' while post-pandemic supply chain issues make it difficult to obtain new units
- ATI role in enhancing grid resilience and supporting the integration of rooftop solar installations and EV chargers
- Discussion on anomalies detection, risk mitigation, and enhancing wildfire early detection capabilities using ATI
- Presentation on technical aspects, sensor deployment, data acquisition, communications, analytics, and real-world case studies
Sergio Angeli
GRID20/20
GRID20/20
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY
1400 - 1425 IMPROVING GRID RESILIENCY THROUGH DIGITAL TWIN TECHNOLOGY
- Presenting an overview of how the utility sector is leveraging digital twin technology for improved reliability of grid operations
- Utilization of digital twins for online fault detection for power generation, which has been deployed into a production OSIsoft PI server
- Exploring the adherence to new regulations and grid codes can leverage digital twins to maximize system efficiency
Sara Yazdani | Jonathan Lesage
MathWorks
MathWorks
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON THE ADVANTAGES OF UTILIZING DIGITAL TOOLS FOR GRID MANAGEMENT
1430 - 1455 ENHANCING DYNAMIC THERMAL RATINGS OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES
- Exploring the applicability of dynamic line rating studies based entirely on distributed modeling and simulation-driven software
- Including fully detailed geo-referenced locations for each structure, as well as electrical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics
- Technology allows safe optimization of loading and capacity for specific segments or the entire transmission line in real-time
Manuel Lemos
Enline
Enline
1455 - 1500 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVING RELIABILITY AND ENERGY TRADING OPPORTUNITIES
1500 - 1530 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1530 - 1600 PANEL DISCUSSION ON CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY STORAGE, AND GRID OPTIMIZATION
- Discussion on pre-analysis work for energy storage projects for a more bankable and attractive investment for developers
- Understanding the value of using EVs for grid optimization and how it is shared between all the entities involved
- Looking at the key aspects of an energy storage system that drive a winning project and the latest innovations
- Collaborative EV charging infrastructure planning between utilities and developers to manage load strain and growth
- Enhancing grid readiness through streamlined information sharing for utility-fleet coordination and efficient vehicle electrification prioritization
JW Postal | WATTMORE
Jon Ferris | LCP Delta
Evan Bierman | Great Power
Olya Anguelov | NextEra Mobility
Jon Ferris | LCP Delta
Evan Bierman | Great Power
Olya Anguelov | NextEra Mobility
1600 - 1625 HOW DIGITALIZATION CAN HELP INCREASE RESILIENCE IN GRID OPERATIONS
- Discussion on accelerating renewable energy adoption
- Addressing increasing grid complexity with digital solutions
- Ensuring grid reliability and modernization through digitalization
Tarik Wassim Radwan
Siemens Energy
Siemens Energy
1625 - 1630 Q&A SESSION ON THE STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING CLEAN ENERGY GOALS WITH DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
1630 - 1655 CABLE REJUVENATION SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTING CABLE RELIABILITY
- Growing grid demands stressed by vehicle electrification and home electrification necessitate stability solutions
- Cable rejuvenation with silicone injection boosts underground cable breakdown strength, extending cable lifespan
- Discussion on grid reliability challenges, addressing solutions like cable rejuvenation for improved resilience
Wayne Chatterton
Southwire
Southwire
1655 - 1700 Q&A SESSION ON OPTIMIZING GRID STABILITY AND EXTENDING CABLE LIFE
1700 - 1725 DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING FOR IMPROVING GRID RELIABILITY
- Introducing the Utility’s data-driven approach to improve grid reliability, especially with growing renewable and distributed energy
- Leveraging the big data with advanced tools to achieve big data analytics, advanced visualization, and IT/OT convergence
- Discussion on innovative use case developments and values by correlating DER, smart meter, and weather instrumentation data, etc.
Ann Moore
AVEVA
AVEVA
1725 - 1730 Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL SOLUTIONS FOR A RELIABLE AND SUSTAINABLE POWER GRID
1730 - 1830 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ENERGY PRACTICES
- Understand how to implement building energy optimization through management programs
- Coordinate supply and demand with innovative energy management technologies
- Exploring ways to incentivize grid-interactive building technology adoption for sustainability
- Utilizing expandable technology for future DER technology adoption to create greater value for businesses and the grid
Mike Ratliff
GridPoint
GridPoint
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON EXISTING AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES TO MAKE ENERGY TRANSITION AFFORDABLE
1010 - 1035 HYDROGEN: CHANGING THE GAME FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION
- Balancing the grid through H₂ production and utilizing electricity to power the electrolyzer for frequency response and spinning reserve
- Using electrolyzers for regulation to smooth out the operation of load-following and peaking hydroelectric generators
- When power prices are low, hydrogen gas is generated. It can be scaled down during high-price periods or to provide grid support
Gary Ivory
Douglas County PUD
Douglas County PUD
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF UTILIZING HYDROGEN FOR POWER GENERATION
1040 - 1105 ELECTRICITY MARKET ENABLING DER CONNECTIVITY AND MANAGEMENT (DSO)
- Local electricity market enabling DER connectivity in parallel with the bulk system, allowing dispatch of load and generation
- Sponsored by Ontario Energy Board and IESO, exploring utility remuneration framework, considering potential NWA benefit to the utility
- Implementation of an advanced utility analytics platform to optimize the distribution network and enable intelligent DER dispatch management
- Incorporating BESS and non-emitting resources for decarbonization and addressing increased electrification needs and EV charging opportunities
- Presentation demonstrates the project aims to provide critical data to influence regulatory changes in Ontario (Electricity Act and OEB Act)
John Avdoulos
Essex Power Corporation
Essex Power Corporation
1105 - 1110 Q&A SESSION ON ENERGY MARKET TRANSFORMATION - ADDRESSING REGULATIONS & OPPORTUNITIES
1110 - 1130 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1130 - 1155 BEHIND THE METER ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES
- Importance of energy efficiency as the foundation for sustainability goals
- Exploring the different types of energy efficiency measures with cost reduction
- Looking at the ways to fund these measures for enhancing the improvement efforts
Jeff Blankman | Tisha Agha
Constellation
Constellation
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AND FACILITIES MODERNIZATION
1200 - 1225 GRID RESILIENCY: INCREASING CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT WITH DERS DURING CRITICAL EVENTS
- Discussion on the challenges associated with climate change and the solutions adopted by utilities to enhance grid resiliency
- Presentation demonstrating the reimagining of customer engagement and identifying strategies to diversify energy programs
- Exploring real-world examples of how technology can be used to expand the available resources during critical events
- Results from a grid resiliency pilot study and tests conducted on methods adopted during a California heatwave in 2022
Kari Binley
ecobee
ecobee
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING GRID RESILIENCE: INSIGHTS FOR UTILITIES & GRID OPERATORS
1230 - 1255 ISSUES, CHALLENGES, AND PRIMARY FACTORS IN THE ESTIMATION OF FLOATING SOLAR PV PERFORMANCE
- Discussion on unique aspects of FPV design, installation, operation, and maintenance when compared to ground-mount systems
- Presentation on uncertainties and challenges and a major project underway to de-risk, validate, and field a new FPV system design
Thomas Lang
AccuSolar
AccuSolar
1255 - 1300 Q&A SESSION ON THE POTENTIAL OF FPV SYSTEMS TO CONTRIBUTE TO CLEAN ENERGY TRANSFORMATION
1300 - 1315 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1315 - 1430 NETWORKING LUNCH
Key topics for 2023:
- Market fundamentals for power systems and grid infrastructure
Understand the economic fundamentals of control, distribution, and bulk power grid planning and operations. - New advancements in power generation, storage, and integration
Evaluate the flexibility of power systems for energy storage and grid integration with renewables and other Distributed Energy Resources (DER). - Engineering know-how in grid transformation and power utilization
Assess the technical and operational aspects of distribution grid transformation and the current and future state for smarter energy usage. - Supporting the industry through energy policies and development
Be the first to hear about regulatory, technology, and utility experiences. Review the ongoing initiatives and assess the benefits. - Distribution automation, advanced monitoring, and cybersecurity
Explore the latest advances in technology solutions for real-time awareness, cyber resiliency, and rapid restoration through digitization. - Grid reliability, resiliency, and efficiency across North America
Scope out new opportunities for improving grid reliability using an array of technologies to make grids more efficient.
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