Microgrids: Market Forces, Technology and Implementation

Co-sponsored by: Steven Dobos

Updated Title: Microgrids: Market Forces, Technology and Implementation 

Old Title:  Power Reliability Trends and the Application of:
         Microgrids and Battery Storage Solutions

Location:        EATON, 1000 Cherrington Parkway, Moon Township, PA 15108
Date:              22-September-2016 (Thursday)
Time:              6:15-7:00 PM – Light Dinner, 7:00-8:30 PM – Presentation and Q & A
Sponsors:       PES/IAS chapters
Register:        Please register by COB Wednesday September 21st, 2016. 

Presenter:
Mr. Gabriel J. Paoletti, P.E.

Presentation:
New Power Reliability Trends and the Application of Microgrids and Battery Storage Solutions

Abstract:

In addition to natural disasters, there are several other power distribution related trends that are affecting the ability of maintaining emergency power during and after an unplanned outage, especially a prolonged outage.  This discussion will review the market trends and their impact on maintaining power resiliency. An overview of the history of the grid will be provided, and the current trends driving the need for Microgrids and battery storage applications.  Topics will include:

• Grid Power Distribution History
• Megatrends, MicroGrids & Customer Segment Drivers
• MicroGrid Functions & Capabilities
• Bidirectional Inverter / PGE & Military MicroGrid
• Portland General Electric MicroGrid Video
• Eaton MicroGrid Video 
• Controls & Cybersecurity: SMP Gateway (Eaton EAS Products)  
• Battery Technology Considerations & Monitoring
• Distributed Generation Options
• MicroGrid Feasibility Study & Implementation

Government / State Initiatives

PDH’s: If you would like to receive PDHs, please bring a copy of this announcement to this meeting and please contact Dave Vaglia for verification of your attendance. A non-Member who would like to receive PDHs is required to pay $10 to IEEE Pittsburgh Section. A Member who would like to receive PDH is required to show membership ID.

Directions from the Pittsburgh: Take I-376 W / US-22 W / US-30 W toward Airport. At Exit 57, take ramp to right for I-376-BL West toward Moon. Bear right and follow signs for Ewing Rd. Turn Right onto Ewing Rd. At the top of the hill turn left onto Cherrington Pkwy. Building is a half mile down on your right. Enter the building at the front entrance and sign in with the security guard.

Speaker(s): Gabriel J. Paoletti, P.E.,

Location:
Bldg: EATON
1000 Cherrington Parkway
Moon Township, Pennsylvania
15108