10:15 AM
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In the dynamic environment of power generation and distribution, managing the intersection of cybersecurity and operational technology (OT) is paramount. This presentation, "Control the Controllables …
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This session explores the crucial role of Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) in enabling high penetration of renewable energy resources and balancing generation with growing load demands. Speakers wi …
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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 …Chairperson
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
11:00 AM
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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 …Speakers
11:15 AM
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …Chairperson
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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, …Chairperson
02:00 PM
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The demand for grid-balancing technology is higher than ever. As extreme weather events intensify, yesterday’s power grid may not be ready for tomorrow’s challenges. Mechanical Long Duration Energy St …
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Mechanical insulation is a powerful but often underappreciated tool for driving energy efficiency, operational savings and sustainability. By reducing energy consumption and lowering carbon footprints …Chairperson
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A first of a kind, utility scale electrolytic hydrogen production and storage facility is nearing completion in Delta, Utah. The Advanced Clean Energy Storage Phase I (ACES I) is a project capable of …
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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 …
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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 …
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Element Fuels has selected Siemens Energy for a long-term supply agreement to provide hydrogen blended power for Texas residents. This is supported by Siemens Energy’s ability to consume substantial a …
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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 …
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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
03:00 PM
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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
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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
10:00 AM
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …Chairperson
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
11:00 AM
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Through the use of advanced technology, including advanced pattern recognition (APR) and analytics tools, we can gain valuable insights to improve the reliability of our assets. This involves transfor …
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The demand for clean, reliable energy in the U.S. is growing, driven by rising consumption and coal plant closures. Nuclear power is the most scalable, proven source of 24/7 clean energy. Extending th …
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The energy sector is going through an unprecedented transition driven by various technology, business and policy factors. The workforce needs to evolve according in order to keep pace with these chang …
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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 …
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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, …Chairperson
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …Speakers
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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 …
01:00 PM
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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The energy challenges facing Alaska are unique. Extreme weather, large seasonal loads, limited grid resources, fuel shortages, and complex supply chains impact or outright eliminate many current and p …
02:00 PM
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Evaluating the financial outcomes of battery energy storage projects requires a comprehensive approach that factors in both direct costs and indirect benefits, accounting for various technical, financ …Chairperson
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
03:00 PM
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During major maintenance in power generation, confined space entry is among the most hazardous activities, making worker safety paramount. Additional resources are often needed but not always locally …Chairperson
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Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are becoming more integrated with local communities, however, situating these projects near or within populated areas has raised new issues with noise pol …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
04:00 PM
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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 …
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As the request for new service from very large loads increases, the grid is facing tighter supplies and rethinking power plant retirement schedules. One option is to rapidly increase supply from flexi …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …Chairperson
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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 …
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Traditional microgrid management systems struggle to integrate diverse distributed energy resources (DERs) efficiently, leading to suboptimal performance and limited participation in grid support prog …
09:30 AM
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
10:30 AM
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Join TDK SensEI (USA) and explore the transformative potential of AI-powered Condition-based Monitoring (CbM) and how AI plays a crucial role in transitioning from reactive to predictive maintenance. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …Chairperson
11:30 AM
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THERMOPHASE is gaining major steam in the utility and industrial sectors. The nano-coating is designed to prevent fouling, improve thermal efficiency, and reduce maintenance and emissions. It has been …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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This panel will focus on the emerging innovations in post-combustion carbon capture technologies currently in development. Representatives from research institutions and technology providers will disc …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …Chairperson
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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 …