A recent online Tech Talk covered the growth of energy storage within the North American electricity utilities, and the opportunity this affords to increase renewable energy content. Mr Bart Geleynse of Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc provided an interesting and thought provoking presentation which was well attended.The Ottawa Local Network were pleased to present an online Tech Talk by Mr Bart Geleynse, Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. This talk explored the opportunity that the growth of energy storage affords, allowing an increase in the amount of renewable energy in the electricity generation mix. Mr Geleynse used his experience in utility scale renewable energy and energy storage to demonstrate the benefit storage provides but also the challenges of increasing complexity in the utility industry, not least of which is cyber security in an ever more connected and ‘intelligent’ grid. He presented a high level overview of the changes ongoing in North American utilities at the moment, and outlined a compelling argument for 100% renewable generated electricity in the future.
The talk was well received by attendees from all over the globe, and the vigorous discussion after the event demonstrated significant interest in the topic. Dr Frank Johnson thanked Mr Geleynse for the interesting presentation after a lengthy discussion period. The presentation was recorded, and is available to watch here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zesi2BVXDe4 . The material was gathered and shared by Mr Geleynse, and should not be reproduced without his permission.
Our next event takes place on June 10th, and continues the renewable energy theme - this time looking at Tidal Power : https://communities.theiet.org/communities/events/item/251/10/25586