18th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum – North America – 5-6 December 2023
The Clean Coalition was a partner organization for this Forum, which took place 5 - 6 December 2023.
The Clean Coalition was a partner organization for the 18th Microgrid Global Innovation Forum – North America which was held in Oakland, CA from 5-6 December 2023. The Clean Coalition’s Policy Manager, Ben Schwartz, was a panelist on the Community and Multi-User Microgrids for Resilience: Implementation Challenges and Perspectives from Puerto Rico and Washington panel, which occurred on 5 December 2023 from 1:15 – 2:45 pm.
- Ben Schwartz’s presentation slides are available in PPT and PDF format.
- The entire panel’s presentation slides are available in PPT and PDF format.
- The entire Day 1 video recording is available here.
This Forum brought 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 was 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.
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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.
Topics that were covered include:
- Microgrid feasibility, design, and implementation
- Ownership models and benefits for multiple stakeholders
- Microgrids with 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 Attended?
- 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