Spring Forum
Event Schedule
Microgrid Interconnections and Energy Storage
Hosted by the Richard G. Lugar Center for Renewable Energy & The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI
Agenda
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
| 08:00-9:00 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast - networking opportunity |
| 9:00 - 9:10 am | Welcome and Introduction
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| 9:10 - 10:00 am | Keynote speaker
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| 10:00 -10:20 am | Networking break - Poster and Model Displays |
| 10:25 - 11:00 am | Guest Speaker - "Back-up Power for Sochi" Mr. Sean Hendrix, Chief of Engineering, EnerDel |
| 11:00 -12:00 pm | Panel Discussion - The Impact of Microgrids and Distributed Generation on Utility Grid StabilityModerator: Mr. Joe Bentley, Sr. VP Transmission & Distribution Ops, Indianapolis Power and Light
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| 12:00 -1:15 pm | Lunch with Keynote Speaker – Mr. Ken Geisler, VP Business Strategy, Smart Grid Division, Siemens Infrastructure and Cities Sector. *Note: Vegan and dietary restriction lunch options are available upon request. |
| 1:15 - 1:45 pm | Special Topic Speaker - Dr. Afshin Izadian, Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, IUPUI |
| 1:45 - 2:15 pm | Special Topic Speaker - Dr. Fu Yongzhu, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, IUPUI, “Advanced Materials for Rechargeable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries” |
| 2:15 - 2:30 pm | Break |
| 2:30 - 3:10 pm | Special Guest Speaker - Go Electric, “Blinkless Microgrid Technology, Seamless Integration of Renewable Power, Batteries & Generators to Improve Efficiency/Security and Reduce Costs” |
| 3:10 - 4:10 pm | Panel Dicussion - Benefits of Microgrid Deployment: System Robustness, Security to Critical Loads, Renewable Integration and Economics Moderator: Mr. Dusty Wilson, Director of Energy Systems, SAIC
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| 4:10 - 5:30 pm | Microgrid Walking Tour on Campus - total walk time 22 minutes
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To register: lugarenergycenter.org
Click on "Spring Forum", Then "Registration"