Welcome to the New Era
Microgrid Knowledge editors host a discussion about current trends shaping the industry. Elisa Wood announces the winners of the 2020 Microgrid Greater Good Awards.
Explore the Platform Break
Here is time to set your agenda, update your profile and make appointments with solutions providers and others you want to meet.
(Track 1) Why We Were First: Views on Microgrids from the Industry’s Early Leaders
Many players, big and small, have entered the booming microgrid market. But just five years ago their numbers were few. Here the early leaders explain what they saw before others, the technology’s value today, and a look at what’s ahead.
Elisa Wood, Editor-in-Chief of Microgrid Knowledge interviews:
(Track 2) Introduction to Microgrids: 101 Workshop
For those in the early stages of researching microgrids, we offer a tutorial on microgrid technology, operations, and uses.
Moderator: Elisa Wood, Editor-in-Chief, Microgrid Knowledge
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Networking with Solution Providers
Here is your opportunity to meet with 35 exhibitors. Watch tutorials, demos and have one-on-one or group Zoom calls with experienced microgrid solution providers.
Virtual Microgrid Tour: PennMed Princeton Medical Center
Have a look inside this advanced microgrid. Hear from the designer, engineers and operator. Then ask them questions after the tour.
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(Track 1) Wind, Waves, Wildfire: How Microgrids Serve in a Time of Climate Crisis
Where, why and how are microgrids being developed to ensure electric reliability and resilience in a world increasingly threatened by natural disasters?
Panel Moderator: Matt Roberts, Director of Strategic Growth & Government Affairs, Microgrid Knowledge
(Track 2) Ways Your Microgrid Can Make (or Save) Money
Microgrids are far more than backup generation. In operation all the time, they are able to save and make money for their owners through intelligent control of load and by selling services to the grid. Here’s how it works.
Moderator: David Jones, Manager, ICF
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Networking with Solutions Providers
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Birds of a Feather Meetings (Hospitals and Healthcare Or Community Planners)
Birds of a Feather meetings are peer-to-peer gatherings for professionals who work within specific industries and registered for the Microgrid 2020 conference. To find out more, email: Kevin@microgridknowledge.com
(Track 1) The Microgrid Innovation Showcase
Three leading microgrid companies offer an inside look at innovative microgrids in this webinar-style session.
Moderator: Elisa Wood, Editor-in-Chief, Microgrid Knowledge
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(Track 2) Microgrid Financing and Energy-as-a-Service
How do you pay for your microgrid? Here we look at both project and customer financing, particularly energy-as-a-service, an approach growing rapidly in popularity because it requires no capital investment by the microgrid customer.
Moderator: Matt Roberts, Director of Strategic Growth & Government Affairs, Microgrid Knowledge
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Networking with Solutions
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(Track 1) Global Drivers for Microgrids
Microgrids are now a worldwide phenomenon. Here we give you a tour of global efforts in the words of those leading the way.
Moderator:
Matt Roberts, Director of Strategic Growth and Policy, Microgrid Knowledge
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(Track 2) Microgrid Project Life Cycle: From Inquiry through Operation (Microgrid 101)
Where do you begin if you want a microgrid for your facility? What are the steps from development through operation? What parties are involved? Who operates and maintains the microgrid after it’s installed?
Moderator: Elisa Wood, Editor-in-Chief, Microgrid Knowledge
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Microgrid 2020 Global is a virtual gathering of microgrid leaders, advocates, and thinkers from seven continents. Join us to learn, network, interact, and shape the industry for the next decade.
Designed by the editors of Microgrid Knowledge, the one-of-a-kind event will bring out the latest news and trends in microgrid market development, technology, business models, financing and policy.
All Times are Eastern (New York Time)
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