2018 Agenda | Note: Agenda of speakers and sessions for 2019 currently in development |
13:00 - 17:00 Pre-Conference Workshop: Microgrid Economics Analysis and Financing view details
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
07:30 - 08:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
BUSINESS MODELS, MARKETS AND FINANCING ISSUES
08:30 - 09:00 Universal Basic Utility Access: Insights and Challenges from a For-Profit Model abstract
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09:00 - 09:30 How Can Microgrids Be Profitable in Developing Countries? abstract
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09:30 - 10:00 From Microgrid To Local Energy Communities abstract
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10:00 - 10:30 Networking Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:00 Mini-grid Tenders: The GIZ Experience and Developments in Togo abstract
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11:00 - 11:30 How Mini-Grid Developers Can Acquire New Investment abstract
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11:30 - 12:00 An Overview of Household Demand And Progression as Stratified by the SE4ALL Multi-Tier Framework abstract
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12:00 - 13:00 Networking Lunch
GRID-TIED MICROGRIDS: OPPORTUNITIES AND DIRECTIONS FORWARD
13:00 - 13:30 Utility Reforms for Microgrid Value Creation: The UK RIIO and NY REV Models abstract
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13:30 - 14:30 Grid-Tied Microgrids: Enabling Higher Penetration of Renewables abstract
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14:30 - 15:00 Networking Coffee Break
15:00 - 15:30 Energy 4.0: O&M Tools for Off-Grid Hybrid Systems in the Digital World abstract
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15:30 - 17:00 Microgrids for Commercial and Industrial Companies: Delivering Increased Power Reliability, Lower Energy Costs and Lower Emissions abstract
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17:15 - 18:15 Networking Drink Reception
07:30 - 08:30 Continental Breakfast
Track A -- FOXTROTT ROOM
08:30 - 09:00 The First Industrial Organic Flow Battery abstract
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09:00 - 09:30 Tackling Africa's Energy Crisis with the Remote Power Unit and Mini-grids abstract
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09:30 - 10:00 Implementing Mini-Grids in Rural Mali and Niger: Lessons Learned abstract
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10:00 - 10:30 Networking Coffee Break
10:30 - 12:00 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Microgrid Optimization abstract
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Track B -- ALPHA ROOM
08:30 - 09:00 Isolated Photovoltaic Hybrid Microgrids with AC loads: Current Case Studies and Future abstract
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09:00 - 09:30 Putting the SMART in to Smart Microgrids abstract
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09:30 - 10:00 Short-Term Solar Forecasting for Higher Penetration of Solar Power in Microgrids abstract
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10:00 - 10:30 Networking Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:00 Solar-Battery Microgrids vs. Solar Home Systems for Rural Electrification - Benefits + Drawbacks, Economics, and Opportunities abstract
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11:00 - 11:30 Mini-Grid Automation: Translating Local Knowledge Into Scalable Business Practices abstract
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11:30 - 12:00 Innovating for Mini-Grid Electrification: Case Studies and System Advances abstract
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12:00 - 13:00 Networking Lunch
ALL SESSIONS BELOW -- FOXTROTT ROOM
MICROGRIDS IN REMOTE, RURAL AND ISLAND ENVIRONMENTS
13:00 - 13:45 MASERA: Microgrid for Affordable and Sustainable Electricity in Remote Areas abstract
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13:45 - 14:15 Resources for Microgrid Deployment and Lessons from U.S. Department of Defense and Power Africa Microgrid Projects abstract
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14:15 - 14:45 Networking Coffee Break
14:45 - 15:15 The Logistical Challenges of Implementing Minigrids in Remote Island Areas and their Impact on Initial Costs, LCOE, and Financial Viability of Small (<25 kW) Minigrids abstract
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15:15 - 15:45 Utility Perspective: Experiences from the Solar2Go Microgrid Pilot in India abstract
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15:45 - 16:15 Lessons Learned on How to Stimulate Productive Uses of Energy in the Mini-Grid Sector abstract
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16:15 - 16:45 Application of "PV + Storage" in the Microgrid and Off-Grid Industry abstract
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