Microgrid Global Innovation Forum – North America

As the U.S. continues to emerge from the pandemic, focus is on decarbonizing the energy mix while improving grid resiliency, reliability and flexibility. Microgrids will play a key role in these efforts. Federal tax credits for solar PV systems (including energy storage) have been reinstated, and FERC Order 2222 is preparing the way for aggregated distributed energy resources (DERs) to participate in wholesale markets. Third-party ownership of microgrids and a trend toward smaller (less than 5 MW) replicable modular systems are also contributing to the significant growth of microgrids in the U.S.

The Microgrid Global Innovation Forum - North America, February 15-16, 2022 in San Diego brings together utilities and industry stakeholders for focused networking and in-depth information sharing concerning the latest technology developments, 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:
Eliminating outages and maximizing clean energy efficiency for the C&I enterprise end user
Role of microgrids in decarbonizing the energy mix
Latest enabling technology advances, case studies and developments
Market drivers and opportunities in North America
Project modeling, financing and implementation
Business models and regulatory support for microgrids
Utility-driven microgrids and deployment partnerships
Public-purpose, city-community, and commercial microgrid deployments
Integration and interoperability with the larger grid
Determining the correct technology mix for hybrid energy systems
Advanced battery, fuel cell, and energy storage developments
Power control, management and integration
Optimizing system performance, efficiency and ROI