Optimizing hybrid renewable energy microgrids for off-grid and grid-tied environments
The 20th edition of the Microgrid Global Innovation Forum, 18-19 March 2025 in Barcelona, focuses on microgrid and mini-grid advances, case studies and deployments in remote, rural and off-grid environments, as well as in grid-tied scenarios. Organized by the Smart Grid Observer, the event brings together developers, project owners, non-governmental organizations, finance
professionals and technology innovators interested in maximizing the use of hybrid renewable energy systems. The emphasis is on networking and sharing the very latest
technology developments and case studies for advancing microgrids in critical-need applications and rural electrification.
Topics to be covered in include:
The Call for Speakers is currently open. Click here for full information and to submit your proposal.
An Open, Cross-Industry Networking Event
Who Should Participate?
Microgrid project developers, owners, and entrepreneurs
NGOs and international development agencies
Finance and VC professionals
Utility and energy provider executives
Solar PV, wind power, and renewable energy innovators
Power control system and software vendors
Battery suppliers and energy storage companies
Academic researchers, educators and professors
System integrators and project consultants
Media and Association Partners
Topics to be covered in include:
- Microgrid feasibility, design, and implementation
- Refining the business case for off-grid, remote, and island mini-grids
- Enabling technology advances
- Key case studies and lessons learned from the field
- Mini-grid system innovations for advancing rural electrification
- Determining the correct technology mix for hybrid energy systems
- Advanced battery, fuel cell, and flow battery technologies
- Microgrid power control, management, and integration
- Integrating distributed renewable energy resources into the grid
- Effective project evaluation, implementation, and management
- Regulatory and public policy considerations
- Standards and interoperability issues
- Market drivers and opportunities worldwide
- Utilizing renewables-centric microgrids to achieve climate change goals
- and more
The Call for Speakers is currently open. Click here for full information and to submit your proposal.
Real-World Lessons: The emphasis of the event is on key take-aways from leading microgrid and mini-grid case studies in a range of regions and deployment environments
Networking and Information-Sharing: The event is designed to foster strategic relationships and interaction among key decision makers and stakeholders across the microgrid spectrum.
Results Oriented: Ample time is reserved for discussion of technology advances and projects at the forefront of microgrid development. Network with project principals and get up to speed on best practices and success strategies.
Financing sources: Forum attendees will learn about effectively planning and financing renewable energy and microgrid projects, and network with key investment professionals who are looking to support such projects.
Networking and Information-Sharing: The event is designed to foster strategic relationships and interaction among key decision makers and stakeholders across the microgrid spectrum.
Results Oriented: Ample time is reserved for discussion of technology advances and projects at the forefront of microgrid development. Network with project principals and get up to speed on best practices and success strategies.
Financing sources: Forum attendees will learn about effectively planning and financing renewable energy and microgrid projects, and network with key investment professionals who are looking to support such projects.
An Open, Cross-Industry Networking Event
This event brings together technology thought leaders, project managers, system integrators, and development advocates for in-depth sharing of insights and experiences to date.
The forum is technology-agnostic and open to all industry professionals and researchers working to optimize hybrid energy systems for off-grid and grid-connected environments.
The forum is technology-agnostic and open to all industry professionals and researchers working to optimize hybrid energy systems for off-grid and grid-connected environments.
Who Should Participate?
Media and Association Partners
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