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Call for Speakers


The Microgrid World Congress will focus on the latest technology advances and business models for the deployment of renewable energy microgrids around the world. A series of in-depth presentations and interactive panel discussions will examine the most relevant case studies, technologies, and lessons learned to date. The objective is to give attendees a solid understanding of the current status of microgrid systems for remote, off-grid, island, and grid-connected environments. Emphasis will be on business models for utility and end user value creation and how best to design and deploy microgrid technologies in a range of environments.


The session schedule and faculty of speakers for the conference is currently in development. Industry professionals who are interested in delivering a presentation or organizing a panel discussion session are encouraged to submit a proposal by Friday, February 13, 2015. Topics to be address include, but are not limited to:

Track I: Business Issues, Opporunities and Challenges
  • Microgrid business models and economics
  • Considerations for island, remote, and off-grid systems
  • Solar PV + energy storage applications and case studies
  • System design for minimizing cost and maximizing clean energy sources
  • Grid-tied, utility distribution microgrids and integration with the macrogrid
  • Non-technical issues in microgrid planning and deployment
  • Creating value from renewables integration: defining the business model
  • Virtual Power Plant (VPP) systems and deployments to date
  • Regulatory and public policy considerations
  • Microgrids and the emerging Transactive Energy paradigm
Track II: Technology Advances, Applications, and Case Studies
  • System architectures and alternatives
  • Microgrid design, analysis, and feasiblity planning tools
  • Microgrid power control systems
  • Solar generation microgrids for rural applications
  • Maximizing the utilization of renewables and sustainable energy sources
  • System modeling and analytical tools
  • Energy storage advances: flow batteries, fuel cells, advanced battery technologies, etc.
  • Emerging technologies and latest applications
  • Standards and interoperability issues
  • Interconnecting and interacting with the utility grid

Guidelines for Submitting a Speaking Proposal

Seminar sessions are 90 minutes in length and typically feature three speakers, each presenting for approximately 25 minutes. Individuals who wish to deliver a presentation or organize a panel session with multiple speakers should submit the following:
    1. Speaker name, title, company, and contact information
    2. Presentation title (or title of panel session)
    3. Abstract of presentation or panel session (150 - 200 words)
    4. Speaker biography and photo
    5. Bullet list of 4-5 Key Learning Points from the presentation or panel session

Proposals must be emailed to info@smartgridobserver.com by Friday, February 13, 2015.

Additional Guidance
  • We ask that proposals be non-commercial in nature. Submissions will be carefully reviewed by the Program Advisory Group to ensure depth of information and relevance to the program.

  • Sponsorship of the conference is not a requirement for participating as a speaker. However, there are a limited number of sponsorship options that do involve a speaking engagement. For more information, please contact us.

  • Proposals that include an utility or project-owner / developer presenter are encouraged.

For further information, please contact:

Daniel Coran
Editor
Smart Grid Observer
info@smartgridobserver.com
+1-815-310-3343





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