Putting the SMART in to Smart Microgrids
The transformation of electrical power generation from centralised fossil fuels to distributed renewables is now well underway. The next challenge is to define, develop and deploy more sophisticated smart microgrid controllers that take full advantage of the technological possibilities that are on offer. Using the extraordinary capabilities of computer hardware and modern software approaches that are inexpensive and powerful for processing, storage and communications, it is now possible to create a smart microgrid controller that is affordable to everyone, reliable internally and resilient to external failures -- one which is built on open systems and standards, is versatile and adaptable, and scalable and secure. One of the critical components of such a sophisticated smart microgrid controller is a distributed policy capability, which is the particular focus of this presentation.
Speaker
John Zamick
Fouder & CEO
DistGen Group
John is a successful veteran of both computing and electrical engineering. This is important because the success of innovative smart microgrid controller depends on the intimate integration of these two diverse domains. For two decades John led the teams that delivered successful innovations in computing & telecoms, resulting in the acquisition of his company by Cisco.
In the past ten years John has successfully funded and delivered the installation of 500kW wind turbines in the UK. He leads the team that provides all the necessary expertise from planning consent and funding to procurement and construction and ongoing servicing and maintenance.
Fouder & CEO
DistGen Group
John is a successful veteran of both computing and electrical engineering. This is important because the success of innovative smart microgrid controller depends on the intimate integration of these two diverse domains. For two decades John led the teams that delivered successful innovations in computing & telecoms, resulting in the acquisition of his company by Cisco.
In the past ten years John has successfully funded and delivered the installation of 500kW wind turbines in the UK. He leads the team that provides all the necessary expertise from planning consent and funding to procurement and construction and ongoing servicing and maintenance.