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8:00 AM
  1. C144
    240 mins
    • Powergen University
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn ...
10:00 AM
  1. C143
    120 mins
    • Powergen University
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn ...
1:00 PM
  1. D163
    360 mins
    • Partner Program
    Pre-registration for this event is required and may include an additional fee. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com.  The Coal Users’ Group (formerly the PRB Coal ...
  2. C146
    240 mins
    • Partner Program
    All badge holders are eligible to attend. Please register for this event if interested. No additional fee is required. Join utility and power sector leaders at the forefront of artificial intelligence ...
  3. C143
    60 mins
    • Powergen University
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn ...
2:00 PM
  1. C143
    60 mins
    • Powergen University
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn ...
3:00 PM
  1. C143
    60 mins
    • Powergen University
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn ...
4:00 PM
  1. C143
    60 mins
    • Powergen University
    This Powergen University course is open to any attendee at an additional fee. To pre-register and reserve a seat, please visit the registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com. Learn ...
7:00 AM
  1. D163
    660 mins
    • Partner Program
    Pre-registration for this event is required and may include an additional fee. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com.  The Coal Users’ Group (formerly the PRB Coal ...
8:30 AM
  1. Exhibit Hall E
    90 mins
    • Keynote
     All badge holders are eligible to attend. Our Opening Keynote kicks off POWERGEN International and is open to all attendees and exhibitors. The POWERGEN Opening Keynote features executives and innova ...
10:15 AM
  1. Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    Data centers face an urgent challenge: securing clean, reliable power within a 24-month timeframe. This session presents a innovative solution that combines natural gas and advanced nuclear power to m ...
  2. C142
    45 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    In this presentation, Richard Esposito of Southern Company will provide an overview of carbon capture technologies, focusing on their technical readiness in the utility and industrial sectors. The pre ...
  3. C144
    45 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Achieving compliance with NOx emissions regulations is critical for gas-fired turbines, but conventional SCR systems are costly and complex, particularly under varying load conditions. EnergyLink Inte ...
  4. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    As renewable energy continues to reshape the grid, its inherent volatility and intermittency require a reliable balancing solution to ensure a smooth transition to clean power. Clean hydrogen, support ...
  5. C147
    45 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    Hear from some of the companies that have approved construction permits and are working to deploy new demonstration reactors before the end of the decade!  Kairos Energy will discuss its Hermes projec ...
  6. Exhibit Hall Booth 3740
    45 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB O&M
    By coupling the use of Big Data Management with advanced alarm and plant process analytics, the concept of appropriately reducing plant alarms can be facilitated for more effective plant operations an ...
11:15 AM
  1. C143
    45 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    Environmental commitments and permitting implemented at the EPC stage do not happen by accident: They are driven by decisions made long before shovels touch the ground. Key choices made in a project’s ...
  2. C142
    45 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    Shell and Technip Energies draw on their experience in over 100 global carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects to provide practical solutions for the implementation of CCS in the power sector, ...
  3. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    As the adoption of solar and electric vehicle chargers accelerates, utilities face the challenge of managing these installations quickly and efficiently. This presentation will explore how Direct Curr ...
  4. C147
    45 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    The U.S. nuclear fleet, with an average age of 42 years, is at a crossroads: Decommission or request a license renewal for an additional 20 years of operation. But with our growing energy needs, exten ...
  5. C141
    45 mins
    • Powering the Future
    Natural Gas Combined Cycle (NGCC) plants equipped with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) present a potential option for decarbonization but increasing renewable energy resources complicate their ...
  6. C146
    45 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    The current landscape of non-lithium long-duration storage technologies is vast and ever-changing. This presentation will provide a market update on commercially available technologies and their devel ...
  7. C144
    45 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Monitoring vibration signatures and using predictive analytics in plant operations and maintenance is transforming the way critical machinery is managed. By enabling early detection of potential issue ...
  8. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    Hydrogen is poised to play an increasingly important role in decarbonizing a range of sectors, including power generation. Mitsubishi Power used PLEXOS Electric, Gas, and Water modules to model Long-D ...
  9. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    Understanding the capacity potential and costs of non-powered dams (NPDs) is essential to expanding hydropower's role in the U.S. clean energy transition. While new hydropower development faces challe ...
  10. Exhibit Hall Booth 3740
    45 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB O&M
    As the energy market continues to transition, the pressures being placed on traditional fossil generation are changing with it. As a result, the gas-fired Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP) fleet is co ...
2:00 PM
  1. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    Global adoption of electric vehicles is happening at an exponential rate, including the need for faster EV charging. This presentation will highlight lessons learned from deploying 1,000+ EV load mana ...
  2. C146
    45 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    Bridgeport, Connecticut has partnered with Cadenza Innovation on a groundbreaking indoor battery energy storage system (BESS) pilot at the city’s fire department headquarters. The project could lead t ...
  3. C143
    45 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    Due to the multi-prime contractual approach to utility-scale renewable and battery storage projects, the EPC Agreements for these projects require a particular degree of focus and coordination to best ...
  4. C141
    45 mins
    • Powering the Future
    Element Fuels and Siemens Energy have partnered together in a long-term supply agreement with the Brownsville Public Utility Board to provide hydrogen-fueled power for Texas residents. This is support ...
  5. Exhibit Hall Pavilion 1545
    45 mins
    • Hydrogen Pavilion
    Scaling storage for large scale green hydrogen projects creates problems for real estate, complex compression and process control, as well long project timelines for field-built interconnections. Meta ...
  6. C142
    45 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    When implementing Natural Gas Combined-Cycle (NGCC) plants with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), should you retrofit existing facilities or build from scratch? This session will explore strategies to ...
  7. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    Brazil's electric system faces significant challenges with the integration of renewable energy sources and the growing impact of climate change. As grid stability and energy reliability become increas ...
  8. Exhibit Hall Booth 3740
    45 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB O&M
    Unlock the power of peak performance with a deep dive into Electro-Hydraulic Control (EHC) systems for steam turbine-generators. This presentation reveals game-changing methods to commission, maintain ...
3:00 PM
  1. C143
    60 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides increased credit or deduction amounts for taxpayers who satisfy certain prevailing wage and apprenticeship (PWA) requirements for the construction, alteratio ...
  2. C144
    60 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    In this panel session, leaders from two U.S. utilities will share their experience from retrofitting installed base gas turbine assets. Topics will include the market dynamics for the plant, their goa ...
  3. C142
    60 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    In 2024, EPA finalized the following regulations: Greenhouse Gas (111d), Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), Effluent Limitation Guidelines (ELG) and the Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR). All thes ...
  4. C141
    60 mins
    • Powering the Future
    This panel will examine strategies to maintain grid stability as the share of renewable energy grows. It will highlight the role of inverter-based resources (IBRs) in replacing traditional generators ...
  5. C147
    60 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    Small Modular Reactors are the talk of the town, but how do we go from talk to actually building and operating new nuclear plants? Hear from Julie Kozeracki from the DOE Loan Programs Office; Todd Noe ...
  6. C146
    60 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    As demand for renewable energy solutions grows, battery storage systems have become essential for grid stability and energy efficiency. However, ensuring the safety of these systems is paramount to th ...
  7. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    The rapidly accelerating data center market will not be possible without reliable, sustainable and affordable power. In this case study, we’ll analyze a data center’s needs and design a system that ba ...
  8. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    As Texas faces rising energy demand, utilities must balance the need for dispatchable power with emission reduction goals. This case study proposes a 400 MW natural gas peaking plant paired with a gre ...
  9. Exhibit Hall Booth 2129
    45 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB Microgrid and New Energy
    Transporting transformers from production to their final destination presents significant challenges for manufacturers, particularly in terms of position tracking and impact monitoring. Ensuring safe ...
  10. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    With the hydropower workforce facing high retirement rates and an influx of new employees, preventing organizational knowledge loss is critical to maintaining productivity and reducing financial impac ...
  11. Exhibit Hall Pavilion 3810
    45 mins
    • Nuclear Pavilion
    Advanced nuclear technology represents the next leap forward, providing 24/7 clean energy to power AI and revitalize U.S. manufacturing. Historically, nuclear faced challenges like high costs, long bu ...
7:00 AM
  1. D163
    660 mins
    • Partner Program
    Pre-registration for this event is required and may include an additional fee. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com.  The Coal Users’ Group (formerly the PRB Coal ...
10:00 AM
  1. C143
    45 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    Wind turbine tower engineers depend on foundation rotational stiffness to ensure the structural integrity and serviceability of the tower, preventing amplified dynamic responses. Common methods of ass ...
  2. C142
    45 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    The scale and success of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) financing relies on integrated due diligence that takes the right factors into account and provides a clear methodology for assessing a ...
  3. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    This presentation will explore strategies to de-risk the field deployment of new technologies by utilizing advanced simulation and experimentation tools at the National Labs. Attendees will gain insig ...
  4. C147
    45 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    With global nuclear capacity expected to triple by 2050, small modular reactors (SMRs) have transformative potential. By leveraging pre-fabricated, modular designs, SMRs offer significant advantages i ...
  5. C146
    45 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    Grid operators face challenges in maintaining a reliable and stable power supply, but innovative technologies such as hydrogen-powered gas turbines, flywheels and battery energy storage can be integra ...
  6. C144
    45 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Decision-making processes at Cleco, like many utilities, are often resource-intensive and time-consuming. In today’s landscape, it is too costly for resources to step away from their daily duties to s ...
  7. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    Air Products is advancing the potential of hydrogen-fired boilers by integrating its burner technology with state-of-the-art boiler systems. Early trials have demonstrated stable 100% hydrogen combust ...
  8. C141
    45 mins
    • Powering the Future
    The last four years have brought a lot of policy activity in the energy space. The Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have provided numerous incentives for clean energy proj ...
  9. Exhibit Hall Booth 3740
    45 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB O&M
    Production of high-purity makeup water is crucial for the reliable operation of high-pressure steam generators and energy-related industries, such as electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. Upset ...
  10. Exhibit Hall Pavilion 3810
    45 mins
    • Nuclear Pavilion
    As the demand for AI data center power accelerates, hyperscalers Microsoft, Amazon and Google are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy. While this seems like a promising marriage, data cent ...
  11. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    ITAIPU Binacional, a hydroelectric power plant serving Brazil and Paraguay, has produced over 3 billion MWh of clean energy since 1984. However, increasing solar and wind additions have changed its ro ...
  12. Exhibit Hall Booth 2129
    45 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB Microgrid and New Energy
    This session explores the transformative potential of hybrid power generation systems in creating scalable, resilient and sustainable energy solutions. Attendees will learn how integrating renewable e ...
10:15 AM
  1. Exhibit Hall Booth 3030
    60 mins
    • Center Stage
    Power Africa is a U.S. government-led partnership which leverages the public and private sectors to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. Since its inception, Power Africa has facilitate ...
11:00 AM
  1. C144
    60 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Online monitoring solutions use advanced pattern recognition (APR), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques to monitor equipment and systems 24/7, detecting emerging abnormal ...
  2. C143
    60 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    A group of our nation’s leading geotechnical experts will outline a comprehensive approach to navigating your project, from siting and early-stage development to pre-construction design, final design, ...
  3. C142
    60 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    Natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plants play a significant role in electricity generation due to their high efficiency and will remain essential for keeping the grid reliable. Applying carbon c ...
  4. C146
    45 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    Large pumped storage projects are currently under development by several utilities across the United States. This presentation will examine hydroelectric pumped storage as an enabling technology for i ...
  5. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    While many microgrids being proposed for various industry sectors, use cases and equipment choices can be daunting, some of the challenges posed can be addressed using standard designs. Additionally, ...
  6. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    As the energy transition accelerates, large-scale and seasonal electricity storage remain a major challenge due to the volatility of wind and solar power. While battery energy storage systems (BESS) a ...
  7. Exhibit Hall Booth 2129
    45 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB Microgrid and New Energy
    Join us to learn how propane power generation supports sustainability and fortifies energy resilience against outages in commercial applications. Due to the instability of the electric grid and impact ...
  8. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    Rapid dewatering of a penstock during the emergency closure of an intake operating gate (INOG) or penstock inlet valve (PIV) requires adequate air admission to prevent catastrophic failure. Traditiona ...
1:00 PM
  1. C142
    45 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    Pilot projects are an important step in the advancement of carbon capture technologies. However, many technologies that reach the development phase stall and only a portion make it successfully to the ...
  2. C146
    45 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    The Healy coal-fired plant in Alaska exists on an 80 MW grid tie and is set for retirement soon. The replacement strategy includes a hybrid storage solution combining short-duration lithium-ion batter ...
  3. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    This discussion will explore how flexible microgrid solutions are transforming the energy landscape in response to the increasing demand for large loads on the grid. As traditional power plants face r ...
  4. C141
    45 mins
    • Powering the Future
    As grid instability grows due to extreme weather and aging infrastructure, essential service providers like hospitals, universities and data centers are increasingly turning to battery energy storage ...
  5. C144
    45 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Are low river levels and excessive pump cavitation causing mechanical failures at your facility? Evergy and Burns & McDonnell collaborated to design a vacuum lift system for Evergy’s Iatan and Hawthor ...
  6. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    With the growing demand for reliable power to support intermittent renewable energy sources, small flexible gas turbines present an ideal solution for providing firm, dispatchable power. Recent advanc ...
2:00 PM
  1. D162
    120 mins
    • Partner Program
    All badge holders are eligible to attend. Please register for this event if interested. No additional fee is required. We all know the energy landscape is changing with utility constraints, rising ene ...
  2. C146
    45 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    As the U.S. electricity system grapples with grid constraints, battery storage is becoming a preferred option for more traditional utilities, munis and rural co-ops. This includes the Massachusetts Mu ...
  3. C147
    45 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    The nuclear industry is buzzing with excitement about the possibility of pairing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) with data centers to create clean energy technology hubs. However, the feasibility of thi ...
  4. C143
    45 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    In this presentation, Sargent & Lundy will share key insights from the company’s experience supporting over 100 wind project repowering efforts, focusing on best practices and common issues. The prese ...
  5. C144
    45 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    Having a clear outage management process with defined pre-outage phases is crucial for effective outage management. Learn how Calpine, a leading power generation company, successfully navigates supply ...
  6. C142
    45 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    The Midwest Carbon Express (MCE) is a project led by Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC which aims to create the largest carbon capture hub in the world. This effort involves the construction of carbon capt ...
  7. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    Mini-hydro turbines provide a dual solution for water management and energy production in hydropower plants, as demonstrated at the ""San Giovannello"" hydraulic node in Sicily. This system integrates ...
  8. Exhibit Hall Booth 2129
    45 mins
    • KNOWLEDGE HUB Microgrid and New Energy
    Power engineers face an ever-growing array of technology options as they solve complex challenges. The decision to adopt "new and possibly better" solutions versus relying on "tried and true" approach ...
3:00 PM
  1. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    This presentation will explore a detailed planning study for a new microgrid designed to power a Critical Care Level 1 hospital, medical school and research facility, located in a complex regulatory e ...
  2. C143
    45 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    This case study reviews the implementation of a multiple power plant controller (MPPC) that manages the integration of multiple wind and solar farms along a transmission line. The system consists of t ...
  3. C141
    45 mins
    • Powering the Future
    There is an increasing need for new generation, but developing new generation in today’s market is dramatically different than what it was five years ago. Interconnection delays, lengthy equipment lea ...
  4. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    Process hazard analysis (PHA) is essential for evaluating process systems to identify and manage hazards and risks, especially in hydrogen projects where unique challenges arise. Given the diverse app ...
  5. C147
    45 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    The significant growth in renewable energy (primarily wind and solar) provides an opportunity for electric power generators to rethink integrated resource planning to ensure safe and reliable power fo ...
  6. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    With over 90,000 non-powered dams (NPDs) in the U.S., there is significant potential for adding renewable energy to the grid. Mesa Associates, Inc., has acquired NuSTREEM's low-head modular turbine te ...
4:00 PM
  1. C142
    60 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    This panel will touch on a wide range of carbon capture technologies available to the utility sector, including amine, membranes, and cryogenic technologies. Representatives from original equipment ma ...
  2. C141
    60 mins
    • Powering the Future
    Over the last few years, the push for clean energy has intensified and new financing models have emerged, fostered by aggressive government policy that has unlocked unprecedented funding and tax incen ...
  3. C146
    60 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    Utilities face growing challenges in providing 24/7 power to large-load customers like data centers, due to supply limitations and transmission hurdles. By enabling flexible capacity and local dispatc ...
  4. C143
    60 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    Transitioning to self-performing wind and solar Operations and Maintenance (O&M) offers utilities and energy companies the opportunity to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and gain greater operational ...
  5. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    Traditional microgrid management systems struggle to integrate diverse distributed energy resources (DERs) efficiently, leading to suboptimal performance and limited participation in grid support prog ...
  6. C147
    45 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    The nuclear workforce needs to expand exponentially to meet the COP28 commitment of tripling nuclear capacity by 2050. As we prepare for this change, we need to make certain we are cultivating a diver ...
  7. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    Hydrogen production using electrolysis can require significant cooling, especially in high ambient temperatures above 104°F (40°C). Choosing the right cooling system—whether it’s wet cooling with a co ...
  8. C144
    45 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    The increasing share of renewables in the generation mix, coupled with fluctuating fuel prices and evolving government policies, is compelling combined-cycle power plants to shift from baseload to mor ...
  9. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    The U.S. hydropower industry is undergoing significant change, further challenged by an aging workforce and increasing retirements. This creates a pressing need to rebuild the talent pipeline. Histori ...
8:00 AM
  1. D163
    240 mins
    • Partner Program
    Pre-registration for this event is required and may include an additional fee. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen.com.  The Coal Users’ Group (formerly the PRB Coal ...
  2. Ballroom C1
    75 mins
    • Breakfast Roundtables
    Full-conference badge is required for admittance. Additionally, all conference badge holders must pre-register to reserve a seat. Visit your registration resource center or reach out to info@powergen. ...
9:30 AM
  1. C147
    45 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    The newly constructed nuclear units at Plant Vogtle in Georgia represent the most advanced ever designed. New advancements include a state-of-the-art circuit breaker, improving the electrical system r ...
  2. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    This presentation explores the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent changes to its emissions performance standards for existing fossil-fired plants. Originally, the EPA proposed using both c ...
  3. C142
    45 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    Direct Air Capture (DAC) is a promising technology in the global push toward decarbonization. This presentation will dive into the landscape of available DAC solutions. This includes a closer look at ...
  4. C144
    45 mins
    • Optimizing Plant Performance
    New Brunswick Power’s 465 MW coal-fired Belledune Generating Station in Northern New Brunswick faced a mandate to cut greenhouse gas emissions while delivering dispatchable power. To meet this challen ...
10:30 AM
  1. C146
    45 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    Thermal Energy Storage (TES) can be retrofitted at otherwise stranded power plants, and concrete has been identified as a low-cost material to be used in TES applications. EPRI, in collaboration with ...
  2. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    With the global push to electrify transportation, conversion of transit bus depots from diesel and natural gas to serve electric and hydrogen buses represents an infrastructure challenge. At the Montg ...
  3. C143
    45 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    As the installed base and generation capacity of wind generators grow, ensuring the reliability and availability of each unit becomes crucial. The wind industry must strive for long-term reliability t ...
  4. C141
    45 mins
    • Powering the Future
    Several U.S. states are working to deploy geothermal energy to improve energy efficiency and diversify their clean energy mixes. This session will provide an overview and future outlook of geothermal ...
  5. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    In August 2018, severe flooding in Sauk County, Wisconsin, raised questions about the Hillsboro Dam’s role. Investigations showed the dam wasn’t designed for flood control, and debris-blocked gates wo ...
11:30 AM
  1. C147
    60 mins
    • Nuclears Evolution
    It has been over a decade since Jeopardy! viewers witnessed IBM’s supercomputer, Watson, defeat all-time game show champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Watson’s victory was regarded as a pivotal mo ...
  2. C142
    60 mins
    • Carbon Capture and Emission Controls
    Description: This panel will focus on the emerging innovations in post-combustion carbon capture technologies currently in development. Representatives from research institutions and technology provid ...
  3. C145
    45 mins
    • Microgrid Breakthroughs
    As renewable energy becomes a larger part of the energy mix, hydrogen can serve as a reliable load-balancer or backup fuel, enhancing the resilience of microgrids. This presentation will dive into hyd ...
  4. C146
    45 mins
    • Energy Storage Deployments
    Integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is vital for achieving clean energy goals and enhancing grid stability, and accurate financial evaluations are crucial for their success. This POWERGE ...
  5. C143
    45 mins
    • O&M and EPC Considerations for Utility Scale Solar and Wind
    Pavement is like many other facility assets: An ounce of prevention can be worth more than a pound of cure. Proactive pavement management by an EPC at the beginning, middle and end of a project can he ...
  6. C141
    45 mins
    • Powering the Future
    Copper is a critical metal of electrification, including for EVs and energy supplies in wind, solar, battery storage, hydrogen and nuclear. As a result, copper demand is expected to double in 10-15 ye ...
  7. C140
    45 mins
    • Unlocking Hydrogens Power Potential
    Clean hydrogen production is becoming increasingly important across sectors like power generation, transportation and heating. Grid-tied High Temperature Steam Electrolysis/Fuel Cell (HTS-E/FC) system ...
  8. C151
    45 mins
    • Exploring Trends in Hydropower
    Climate change has significantly affected hydropower generation across Southern Africa. While droughts have impacted key regions like the Zambezi Basin, opportunities exist in more resilient basins, s ...