Solving critical problems with technology

Key takeaways from attending the Future PV Roundtable USA  

• Understand the role that inverters can play in supporting the grid and managing resources at different scales
• Hear from experts about which module technologies are most likely to deliver higher efficiencies cost-effectively, and what challenges are involved
• Learn more about how inverters enable value stacking from C&I installations, and how they can help manage behind-the-meter resources

Who should attend:

• EPCs
• Asset owners
• Financiers
• Installers
• Developers
• Engineers

Program highlights

PRESENTATION: C&I Value stacking

SolarEdge VP of Marketing and Product Strategy Lior Handelsman will dive into the role of inverters in both managing the underlying distributed energy resources as well as grid interaction and support, including virtual power plants

PANEL DISCUSSION: Meeting grid needs with solar & inverters

An examination of how inverters can supply essential grid services such as frequency & voltage regulation, as the grid moves from large spinning masses to electronic controls, as well as how solar & storage behind the meter can serve as flexible demand.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Explosion of cell & module technology

Cell & module technology has become far more advanced in the past few years, but which designs can meet the challenges of mass production & stand the test of time?

Agenda

10:00 – 10:05

Welcome and introductions

Moderator: Christian Roselund, U.S. Editor, pv magazine

10:05 – 10:15

PRESENTATION C&I Value stacking: the role of inverters in managing the underlying distributed energy resources and grid interaction and support, including virtual power plants.

Lior Handelsman, VP of Marketing and Product Strategy, SolarEdge

10:15 – 11:05

PANEL DISCUSSION Meeting grid needs with solar & inverters: examining how inverters can supply essential reliability services such as frequency & voltage regulation, as well as how solar & storage behind the meter can serve as flexible demand

Peter Mathews, General Manager North America, SolarEdge •
Mahesh Morjaria, Vice President, Systems Development, First Solar •
Mark Ahlstrom, Vice President of Renewable Energy Policy, NextEra Energy Resources

11:05 – 11:55

PANEL DISCUSSION Explosion of cell & module technology: which designs can meet the challenges of mass production & stand the test of time?

Jenya Meydbray, CEO, PV Evolution Labs • Alex Chen, Head of Sales and Marketing, ET Solar • Kirsten Myers, R&D Director, Heraeus Photovoltaic Technology

11:55 – 12:00

Closing Remarks

Christian Roselund, U.S. Editor, pv magazine

Networking

Benefits of our unique Roundtable format

• facilitates networking to build lasting relationships
• encourages open interaction and knowledge sharing with your peers
• organically creates a pv community, bringing all the industry stakeholders together
• provides an environment for sharing ideas, innovations, and best practice experience