.png)
Solar continues to gain a greater share of the power market as the world races to achieve net-zero emissions. Yet utility-scale solar farms face performance and reliability challenges at every stage. POWERGEN International will pinpoint O&M challenges and feature case studies and maintenance strategies across key components, from PV panels to inverters to switchgear.
Featured Content
Technical Conference Session
Optimizing Hybrid Energy Systems for Data Center Power
February 11, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | Room C145
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 balances renewable energy, stable backup power and cost-effectiveness. The presentation of this use case, the various identified energy system designs and the overarching system implications will contribute to the development of more sustainable and cost-competitive future data center power solutions.
Dynamic EV Load Management with Microgrids and Flexible Generation
February 11, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | C145
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 management solutions, including Type 1 and Type 2 AC chargers and Type 3 DC Fast Chargers (DCFC) with solar PV and battery storage, while coupled with facility loads and utility connections. Communication protocol standards like OCPP and Modbus together with interoperability standards like IEEE1547-2018 will be discussed, which help to manage the two-way EV supply equipment energy flows.
Integrating Multiple Wind and Solar Farms on a Transmission Line
Feb 12, 2025 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM | C143
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 two wind parks and one solar farm connected to a 138 kV transmission line. Presenters will discuss the technology used to generate the solution, the design approaches and the operator control interfaces that helped overcome these challenges, as well as the lessons learned from the project.
LEARN MORE
View all Solar Educational Opportunities
4:00 PM
-
C14360 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 ...
11:15 AM
-
C14545 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 ...Chairperson
2:00 PM
-
C14545 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 ...Chairperson -
C14345 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 ...Chairperson
3:00 PM
-
C14545 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 ...Chairperson -
C14045 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 ...Chairperson -
C14360 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 ...Chairperson -
C14160 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 ...ChairpersonSpeakers
11:00 AM
-
C14545 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, ...ChairpersonSpeakers -
C14360 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, ...ChairpersonSpeakers
2:00 PM
-
C14345 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 ...Chairperson
3:00 PM
-
C14345 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 ...ChairpersonSpeakers
4:00 PM
-
C14360 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 ...Chairperson
11:30 AM
-
C14145 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 ...Chairperson
Other Solar News
