Why We Were First: Views on Microgrids Today from the Industry’s Early Leaders

Sept. 11, 2021
In this video, early microgrid leaders from Schneider Electric, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, and S&C Electric explain what they saw before others, the technology’s value today, and what’s ahead for microgrids.

Microgrids have been around for a hundred years or more, but it’s really been just in the past five or six years, since Superstorm Sandy, that we’ve seen the industry really take off and advanced microgrids come into play. Many players, big and small, have entered the booming microgrid market in recent years. In this video, early microgrid leaders from Schneider Electric, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, and S&C Electric explain what they saw before others, the technology’s value today, and what’s ahead for microgrids.

Elisa Wood, Editor-in-Chief of Microgrid Knowledge interviews:

Annette Clayton, CEO & President, North America Operations, Schneider Electric

Ruth Gratzke, President of Siemens Smart Infrastructure

Mike Edmonds, Chief Operating Officer, S&C Electric

This video was recorded during Microgrid 2020 Global, a virtual gathering of microgrid leaders, advocates, and thinkers from seven continents. Held in November of 2020, the editors at Microgrid Knowledge gathered the industry at a pivotal event designed to set a goal for microgrid growth over the next decade. Although this was previously recorded, you’ll find many of the examples and insights are timeless in their strategic value.

The three-day event featured over 90 speakers and 27 educational sessions. Designed by the editors of Microgrid Knowledge, the one-of-a-kind event covered news and trends in microgrid market development, technology, business models, financing and policy. Topics covered during the event include how microgrids can make or save you money, residential microgrids, and solutions to microgrid engineering and technical challenges.

Microgrid Knowledge produces the world’s largest microgrid events. Because we’re an independent third party, you can be sure that the information you’ll receive will capture a broad industry perspective. Look for more great premium video content from Microgrid Knowledge, ​​the largest site in the world dedicated to all things microgrid.