2021 Agenda

Thermal runaway is one of the key fire safety issues that the industry is currently facing, which if not addressed could hold back deployment of storage systems in public places.

• Trials in lithium-ion aiming to eliminate the threat
• Low-cost ways of dealing with the problem
• Opening the door for more C&I systems in densely populated urban environments
• Engaging with the fire service - what they want you to know

So what happens when you can't actually prevent an incident in the first place? This presentation will explore what can be done when an explosion does happen and innovative ways to do so.

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Electric heating and control technologies play a critical role in long term thermal energy storage.  Electric heating systems are used to preheat “charge” various thermal energy storage media including; water, thermal oils, molten salt, rocks, and other thermal storage media.  Electric heating systems can also utilize the electricity generated from the stored thermal energy for process heating or steam generation for industrial and commercial heating applications.

• What promising long-duration storage technologies are emerging in the country?
• Where are the markets that are leading the charge in this area?
• Is the best approach combining technologies to stack revenues?
• Vanadium flow – the next big thing
• Innovative targets to procure long duration storage by community-choice aggregators in California

New and exciting markets which are becoming more conducive to storage are popping up across the US, if you’re in this space you need to be aware of them.

• What policy updates are expected to bring incentives to new markets – FERC order 2222 and the ITC extension
• Market dynamics and pricing structures – how do they differ?
• Models coming to the fore in key states and regions
• What are the technology opportunities in these various markets, and what needs to happen to help with technology integration?

Though not as big as the utility-scale market in the US, there is significant growth opportunities for behind the meter storage applications, as well as a lot of benefits for customers.

• Customers taking action – what steps need to be taken for adding residential storage to be worth their while?
• Incentives for accelerating battery deployment on both the residential and C&I side
• Where are the biggest markets for C&I storage appearing?
• Storage solving resiliency issues and outages in certain markets
• The impacts of FERC order 2222 for the BTM market

Enjoy some virtual networking and catch up with the rest of the industry through our fun speed networking hub, or why not visit the Virtual Exhibition Hall and interact with our innovators showcasing their products and technology?

This panel will set the scene for some of the leading regions and states in the country, with an engaging debate around some of the hot topics faced by RTO/ISOs, and then we will go into regional breakout sessions for more of an interactive session with the hosts.

• How does a grid operator dispatch batteries and maximize value simultaneously?
• Different market designs for storage and future plans – urban areas vs. less populated areas
• Are batteries the best method for asset owners to optimize assets?

Highlights and lessons learned from one of the most robust utility EV programs in the nation with over 30 initiatives to address infrastructure, policy, climate, equity, customer experience, marketing/education, business models, and grid integration.

New research finds California alone will need to increase its long-duration energy storage capacity deploying 2-11 GW by 2030, and 45-55 GW by 2045. This ground-breaking study will explore the importance of procuring long-duration storage in the next few years and how California is taking the right steps in doing this.

Enjoy some virtual networking and catch up with the rest of the industry through our fun speed networking hub, or why not visit the Virtual Exhibition Hall and interact with our innovators showcasing their products and technology?

• What advantages does the colocation model have for investors and developers?
• Negotiating all aspects of a solar plus storage project - permitting requirements, existing codes, timeframes, financing, technical aspects
• A layered approach is the best approach – colocation or combination of technology, multiple sources of equity
• Coordination and control software - the importance of knowing how the different parts interact together
• Maintaining your ITC tax credit agreement