{"id":4973,"date":"2020-02-19T13:08:28","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T18:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skippingstone.com\/?p=4973"},"modified":"2025-08-26T16:56:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T20:56:40","slug":"microgrid-innovations-in-large-scale-implementation-of-ev-charging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skippingstone.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/19\/microgrid-innovations-in-large-scale-implementation-of-ev-charging\/","title":{"rendered":"Microgrid Innovations in Large Scale Implementation of EV Charging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>February 18, 2020 \u2013 Atlanta, GA \u2013 Accommodating the coming expansion of EV charging and ensuring the evolving electric grid delivers benefits to all stakeholders is a growing concern for utilities in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>To help energy providers understand this challenge, a special panel session led by Skipping Stone at the Microgrid Global Innovation Forum \u2013 North America next month will focus on innovations in EV charging infrastructure which are bringing about market transformation.\u00a0 Drivers behind the dramatic growth of the industry will be discussed, as well as integration of EV charging infrastructure into microgrids and the new industry being created around the reuse of EV batteries into grid-scale energy storage systems.<\/p>\n<p>Speakers on the panel are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ross Malme, Partner, <strong>Skipping Stone<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Desmond Wheatley, CEO and Chairman, <strong>Envision Solar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Lee Krevat, CEO, <strong>Krevat Energy Innovations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Alden Hathaway, Senior Vice President, <strong>Sterling Energy Assets<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Mark Bailey, Chief Commercial Officer, <strong>Connected Energy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cLarge-scale implementation of EV charging is coming, and utilities need to understand their options,\u201d says Daniel Coran, Editor of Smart Grid Observer and program manager for the Forum. \u201cHybrid renewable energy microgrids will be an increasingly important tool in the utility toolbox as we move to further decarbonize the network.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The panel session just is one of several at this year\u2019s MGIF \u2013 North America, March 10-11 in Chicago.\u00a0 The annual conference brings together key thought leaders, utilities, energy providers, and other stakeholders to examine the latest developments and lessons learned in the North America microgrid sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs in previous years, this is a tremendous opportunity to interact directly with companies at the cutting-edge of microgrid deployment,\u201d says Coran, \u201cTop industry experts will be speaking who are pushing the envelope in terms of leveraging microgrids for grid resiliency, service flexibility, and DER integration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Panelist Ross Malme goes on to add, \u201cThis conference is packed with thought leaders on both the eV charging and microgrid technology fronts. For electrification of transportation to happen at scale, integration with microgrids and storage are an absolute necessity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The conference zeros in on refining the value proposition and business case for microgrids in North America, integration with the larger grid, and case studies of grid-tied and off-grid projects and pilots to date. Special sessions on Day 2 will focus on the closely related topic of next-gen Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) and their emerging role in orchestrating and integrating distributed renewable energy resources into the energy mix.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNorth America is a key market for microgrid growth,\u201d Coran notes. \u201cAttendees will hear directly from industry practitioners who have real world lessons to share and who will be discussing success strategies in this market going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Forum will be held at the Chicago Conference Center, 205 W. Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago.\u00a0A Southeast Asia edition will be held next month, on April 22-23 in Bangkok.<\/p>\n<p>For full information and to register for the conference, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.microgridinnovation.com\">www.microgridinnovation.com<\/a>.\u00a0 Attendees who enter the special discount code <strong>SGO20<\/strong> when registering will receive 20% off the standard rates.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, contact Daniel R. Coran, Editor, Smart Grid Observer at<br \/>\n+1-815-310-3343 or <a href=\"mailto:dcoran@smartgridobserver.com\">dcoran@smartgridobserver.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About SGO<\/strong><br \/>\nSGO is an online information resource and weekly e-newsletter serving the global smart energy and green-tech sectors. SGO delivers the latest industry news on a daily basis concerning key technology developments, deployment updates, standards work, business issues, and market trends. SGO organizes several conferences each year on topics such as microgrids, grid modernization, smart cities, demand response, IoT, distributed energy resources, and more.\u200b For a free subscription, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartgridobserver.com\">www.smartgridobserver.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Skipping Stone<\/strong><br \/>\nSkipping Stone is a consulting and technology services firm that helps natural gas and electricity utilities, market participants and solution providing clients globally to navigate market changes, capitalize on opportunities and manage business risks. From innovation through strategy development, market research and assessment to implementation of business plans and technologies, the firm provides a wide array of services. Skipping Stone\u2019s model of deploying energy industry veterans has delivered measurable bottom-line results for over 270 clients globally. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has offices in Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Singapore and London. 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