Program Overview

Introduction to Microgrids - Perspectives of Practitioners

Overview

The Introduction to Microgrids - Perspectives of Practitioners training covers diverse topics around microgrids, including designing, installation, operation, and challenges from the perspective of practitioners. This training is suitable for anyone interested in building microgrids or renewable energy systems and does not require any background knowledge in power systems engineering.

Presenters

• Peter Lilienthal: Global Microgrid lead at HOMER ENERGY
• Clay Koplin: Mayor and CEO of Cordova Electric Cooperative, providing an overview of Cordova's transition to renewable power generation
• Simon Gamble: Currently with Enernet Global, with experience in the development of King Island and other power systems worldwide
• Glenn Platt: Pioneer and influential executive in the energy and clean-technology sector, with significant contributions to Australia's energy transition
• Phil Maker: Working on developing the Control Systems Test Facility for REMHART
• Lee Ucich: Experienced in delivering energy solutions in Western Australia, providing a Western Australia view regarding microgrids

Training Details

• Date: 6 May 2022
• Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Location: CDU Casuarina Campus, Blue 2.1.50 and online

Topics Covered

• Designing microgrids
• Installation of microgrids
• Operation of microgrids
• Challenges in microgrids
• Overview of CDU's Renewable Energy Microgrid hub for applied research and Training (REMHART)
• Capabilities offered in renewable power systems from an NT perspective

About the Presenters

Glenn Platt

Dr Glenn Platt is a pioneer and an influential executive in the energy and clean-technology sector. As a critical driver of Australia's energy transition, Glenn has made a significant contribution across the Asia Pacific region as a CEO, company founder, and executive director.

Clay Koplin

Clay is based in Cordova, Alaska, where he is both the state Mayor and CEO of Cordova Electric Cooperative. Clay provides an overview of the whole system and journey of Cordova's transition to renewable power generation.

Simon Gamble

Simon has played a vital role in the development of King Island and many other power systems worldwide. He is currently with Enernet Global, which uses a build-own operation (BOO) model.

Peter Lilienthal

Peter is the Global Microgrid lead at HOMER ENERGY. HOMER is the standard microgrid optimisation and system modelling tool, the starting point of almost every project.

Phil Maker

Phil is working for REMHART on developing the Control Systems Test Facility. Previous projects have included the rollout of PV/Diesel systems across the Northern Territory and the development of various technologies.

Lee Ucich

Lee has worked in Western Australia on a wide variety of systems, including Horizon Power, which has a long history of delivering energy solutions in the area. Lee will provide a Western Australia view regarding microgrids.