Wind, Waves, Wildfire

Sept. 12, 2021
In this video, industry experts talk about the increasing intensity and frequency of the natural disasters we’re seeing around the globe, and how energy plays a key role leading up to, during, and after these disasters.

Where, why and how are microgrids being developed to ensure electric reliability and energy resilience in a world increasingly threatened by natural disasters?In this video, industry experts talk about the increasing intensity and frequency of the natural disasters we’re seeing around the globe, and how energy plays a key role leading up to, during, and after these disasters.

The video includes a Q&A session with the audience that attended the live event.

The discussion is moderated by Matt Roberts, Director of Strategic Growth & Government Affairs, Microgrid Knowledge.

Featured speakers include:

Mark Linehan, Direct Relief, Vice Chair
Roy Torbert, Rocky Mountain Institute Islands Program

Jesse Gerstin, Director of Sustainable Business Development, SimpliPhi Power

Caitlin Bonney, Schneider Electric, Microgrid Competency Center

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.