The microgrid market in the U.S. reached 10 GW in the third quarter of 2022 and is expected to grow at an annual rate of 19% through 2027.* In North America, microgrids as a means to achieve self-sufficiency in times of crisis or grid disconnection is a key driver, as is the desire to decarbonize the energy network while meeting the growing need for energy across all sectors. Going forward, microgrids will be a key strategy for realizing the decentralization of the energy ecosystem in the U.S. and globally. Now is the time to position your organization for success in this evolving market.
The Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - North America, December 5-6, 2023 in Chicago brings together thought leaders, utilities, energy providers, project managers and other stakeholders for focused networking and in-depth information sharing concerning the latest technological developments, design, implementation and operation of hybrid renewable energy microgrids. The emphasis is on maximizing the business case for microgrids, integration into the larger grid, and sharing real-world case studies of both grid-tied and off-grid/remote environments.
Topics to be covered include:
- Microgrid feasibility, design, and implementation
- Ownership models and benefits for multiple stakeholders
- Microgrids withing EV charging infrastructure
- Leveraging microgrids to maximize the penetration of renewables
- Off-grid, remote, and rural use cases and advances
- Utilizing microgrids to cope with grid outages and crisis situations
- Utility-driven microgrids and deployment partnerships
- Public-purpose, city-community, and commercial microgrid deployments
- Integration of microgrids into the larger grid
- Determining the correct technology mix for hybrid energy systems
- Advanced battery, fuel cell, and flow battery technologies
- Microgrid power control and performance management
- Virtual power plants vs. microgrids
- Regulatory and public policy developments impacting microgrids
- Standards and interoperability issues
- Market drivers and opportunities worldwide
Who Should Attend?
- Microgrid project owners and developers
- Utility and renewable energy provider professionals
- Energy managers at municipal and C&I end user organizations
- Power control system and software vendors
- Battery suppliers and energy storage companies
- Regulatory and policy development professionals
- Researchers, analysts and academic professionals focused on sustainable energy
- Financial and VC professionals
- System integrators and project consultants
Don't miss this opportunity to network with key industry leaders shaping the growing microgrid market in North America -- Contact us to arrange your participation!
Speaking Opportunities
The 18th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - North America 2023 focuses on the latest technology advances and business models for the deployment of renewable energy microgrids in municipal, public-use, commercial, military, and off-grid environments. A series of in-depth presentations and interactive panel discussions will examine the most recent technology advances, case studies, and lessons learned to date.
The session schedule and faculty of speakers for the December 2023 Forum is currently in development. Industry professionals who are interested in delivering a presentation or organizing a panel discussion session are encouraged to submit a proposal to info@microgridinnovation.com by Friday, August 25, 2023.
Guidelines for Submitting a Proposal
Seminar sessions are 75 minutes in length and feature 3-4 speakers, each presenting for 15-20 minutes. The final 15-25 minutes are reserved for moderated Q&A with the audience. Individuals who wish to deliver a presentation or organize a panel session with multiple speakers should submit the following:
1. Speaker name, title, company, and contact information
2. Presentation title (or title of panel session)
3. Abstract of presentation or panel session (150words)
4. Speaker biography and photo
5. Bullet list of 3-4 Key Learning Points from the presentation or panel session
Additional Guidance
- We ask that proposals be non-commercial in nature. Submissions will be carefully reviewed by the Program Advisory Group to ensure depth of information and relevance to the program.
- Sponsorship of the Forum is not a requirement for participating as a speaker.
- Presentations that emphasize case studies, best practices, and real-world results are particularly welcome.
Topics To Be Covered Include (but are not limited to):
Business Issues, Opportunities and Challenges
- Business models for multi-stakeholder, multi-partner microgrids
- Microgrids for remote, off-grid, and rural environments
- Microgrids for EV fleet and V2G charging
- Microgrids as a strategy for grid resilience and outage management
- Energy-as-a-Service, decentralization and digitization
- Leading North America case studies and lessons learned to date
- Grid-tied, utility distribution microgrids and integration with the larger grid
- Solar PV, CHP, and energy storage strategies for decarbonizing the energy mix
- Minimizing energy costs and integrating renewables on-site
- Regulatory and public policy trends and developments
- Optimizing hybrid, renewable energy systems for public-use, municipal, commercial, and military deployments
- Evolving the traditional utility business model
- Recent deployments internationally and key lessons for the U.S.
Microgrid Technology Advances and Case Studies
- System architectures and alternatives
- Microgrid design, analysis, and feasiblity planning tools
- Microgrid power control systems
- Maximizing the integration of renewables and sustainable energy sources
- System modeling and analytical tools
- Energy storage advances: flow batteries, fuel cells, advanced batteries, etc.
- Emerging technologies and latest applications
- Standards and interoperability issues
- VPP-DERMS enabling technology advances and innovations
- System monitoring, management, operations and control
For further information or to discuss a speaking proposal, please contact:
Daniel Coran
Program Manager
18th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - North America 2023
info@microgridinnovation.com
+1-815-310-3343
