Senior Director, Resilience Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) Park City, Utah, United States
This session will keep you at the forefront of grid resilience efforts by sharing insights of climate change’s effect on grid stability, and exploring case studies that showcase the role of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). During this session, panelists will discuss what’s in store as we work towards a resilient future. This discussion will cover the role of solar and storage in enhancing resilience, the effect ‘new’ technologies have on traditional planning and operations, and explore the significance of siting in environmental justice and underserved communities.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the impact of climate change on grid stability and the critical role of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in enhancing grid resilience.
Explore case studies highlighting successful applications of solar and storage technologies in improving grid resilience.
Gain insights into the evolving landscape of grid planning and operations influenced by new technologies, and the importance of equitable siting practices in environmental justice and underserved communities.