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Creating Connections: An Examination of Solar, Storage, and Distributed Generation**
As DERs gain traction, they offer significant potential to enhance grid flexibility and efficiency. Yet, the effective integration of DERs remains challenging, especially as this sector becomes increasingly fragmented. Connecting these assets for data sharing and responsiveness is essential for creating a dynamic and adaptable grid. This session will feature Derapi CEO Stina Brock and […]
Building a Diverse Clean Energy Workforce in Texas**
This discussion focuses on workforce development in the renewable energy sector, highlighting equitable access to training and career advancement. Panelists will address the importance of building awareness around existing training programs designed to bridge the skills gap and create pathways for people of color, youth, and women. By exploring innovative strategies, we aim to enhance […]
Creating a New Value Chain: Repurposing Renewable Assets for Economical Energy Solutions**
Due to unprecedented growth in the energy storage and EV manufacturing sectors, the demand for minerals to build these assets is stressing the critical supply chains necessary for sustainable growth. Repurposing retired batteries represents a transformative approach to achieving clean, affordable, and reliable power solutions. Attendees will hear insights from Gurmesh Sidhu, CTO of Moment […]
How to Meet ERCOT Rapid Response Requirements**
Grid operators must navigate ERCOT’s ancillary services market to address Texas’ growing and diversified energy needs. When paired with renewable energy projects, energy storage supports the Fast Frequency Response Advancement (FFRA) market, which is crucial for improving grid capacity and sustainability. In this session, Tony Olivo of FlexGen will delve into how energy storage integrates into the […]
Opportunity and Impacts of the IRA In Texas**
Moderator Sylvia Leyva Martinez of Wood Mackenzie, Peter Henderson of Moss Adams LLP, and and Adam Tesanovich, co-founder and CEO of Talon PV will explore the effectiveness of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in promoting growth and resilience within the solar and storage industries in Texas. The session will analyze the IRA’s impact on investment […]
Networking Luncheon: Exploring Solar + Storage in Texas’s Evolving Energy Market***
Texas is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in the clean energy sector. Join Brandt Vermillion of Modo Energy at this networking luncheon as he provides insights into the latest developments in the Texas energy market. He will share his perspective on why 2024 has been a distinct year compared to the previous two and […]
Lunch*
CyberSecurity for Renewable Energy Systems**
With the rise in cybersecurity threats, the renewable energy sector is increasingly vulnerable to attacks that could cripple utility-scale grids. This session will explore the latest trends in cybersecurity, offering insights into the tools and technologies available to combat these threats. Attendees will learn how to integrate these solutions into their organizations, tailored to their […]
How Long Duration Storage Technologies Can Solve ERCOT’s Capacity Woes and Shape Texas’ Energy Transition**
As the ERCOT market prepares for a projected 150 GW increase in load by 2030, significant changes are on the horizon. As a massive buildout of solar capacity takes shape, the required duration of BESS will also change dramatically. While ERCOT’s deregulated grid has fostered competition to keep prices low, cheap power comes at a […]
Charging Ahead: The State of the Texas EV Charging Market**
There has been a significant rise in interest in electrification across Texas, reflecting the growing momentum for EV adoption nationwide. Opportunities exist to build out charging networks at university campuses, fleet depots, workplaces, and multi-family housing sites for electric vehicles of all sizes: from bikes, to passenger cars, to semi-trucks However, projects meant to support […]