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Maximizing the Value of Distributed Energy Resources
According to a recent survey of utility professionals by Black & Veatch, 42 percent of respondents stated they have begun to lay the groundwork for moving toward a distributed energy generation and storage paradigm, versus the traditional, one-way flow model. Indeed, the move toward "smart energy" -- a modular and distributed systems-based approach to energy -- is well underway. According to Pike Research, the smart energy market in 2011 represented more than 10% of the global annual additional capacity forecast by the International Energy Agency.
The Distributed Generation Virtual Summit held on August 23, 2012 is designed to help utilities effectively incorporate distributed generation resources into their operations. The emphasis is on real-world case studies, technology advances, regulatory developments, and business models for the reliable and efficient utilization of distributed generation in the energy mix. Key industry practitioners, executives, and technology innovators discussed topics such as:
- Ensuring reliability while moving toward distributed generation
- Effectively integrating renewable distributed energy resources
- Transitioning to a distributed generation paradigm while protecting legacy investments
- Current status of energy storage in distributed generation resources
- Market drivers, trends, and reality-based business models
- Regulatory developments and recent policy initiatives
- The role of advanced energy conversion devices
- Technology availability, advances, and cost of investment
- Recent residential combined heat and power (resCHP) advances and applications
- Distributed solar PV
- Wind energy integration
- Grid interconnection and control issues
- Case studies and lessons learned to date
Intended Audience
- Utility executives, smart grid project managers, and engineers
- Power control system managers and planners
- Smart grid equipment and software vendors
- System integrators and consultants
- Renewable energy technology suppliers and project developers
- Fuel cell and energy storage companies
- Regulatory and public policy makers
- Investors and financial community professionals
Proceedings Now Available
Proceedings from this event are now available and consist of access to audio + PowerPoint recordings
of all sessions for three months, as well as PDF downloads of each presentation. Also included
is a complimentary subscription to The Smart Grid Observer weekly e-newsletter.
To order, click here.
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