Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CST / 8:00 AM PST / 3:00 PM GMT
Sponsor: Schneider Electric
Duration: 1 Hour
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Summary
Microgrids are becoming an increasingly important tool for commercial and industrial enterprises. By generating and storing power on-site, organizations are becoming more efficient, resilient and self-reliant, making them better able to withstand the impacts of volatile energy costs and frequent grid outages. Until now, each microgrid has been largely custom-engineered and incorporated different software, hardware, and interface systems to meet the unique specifications for each build.
Enter Microgrid Flex: a simple, standardized, validated and scalable solution, designed to accelerate the deployment of microgrids. The result? Improved resilience, energy cost optimization and sustainability. This session is for contractors, system integrators and partners who are ready to take their business to the next level by offering a microgrid solution for their customers.
Speakers
Samantha Childress
Director Microgrid Partner & Strategy
Schneider Electric
Sam Childress is expanding the global adoption of renewable energy by designing and commercializing microgrid & distributed energy solutions at Schneider Electric. As the Director of Microgrid Partner Strategy & Channel Sales, she is responsible for cultivating innovative partnerships to enable clean, affordable, and reliable energy for everyone. Sam is passionate about private sector involvement at the nexus of energy access and international development and as such serves as the president of United Solar Initiative, a nonprofit organization that leverages private sector contributions to deploy clean energy projects for communities and NGOs worldwide. She also serves as an advisor to Footprint Project, a disaster response nonprofit that helps communities #buildbackgreener following climate disasters. She is an alum of Appalachian State University (B.S.) and Duke University (M.E.M.).
Matt Holstien
Manager of Microgrid Partner Channel Sales
Schneider Electric
With a passion for driving sustainable change, Matt is dedicated to helping consultant engineers design and implement Microgrid solutions at scale across the United States. Drawing on a rich history of on-site power generation design and implementation, Matt brings a wealth of experience to the table.
In his previous roles, Matt concentrated on navigating regulations and laws that hinder the involvement of distributed energy resources, ultimately aiming to facilitate the transition to a cleaner energy grid. He thrives at the forefront of large-scale transition challenges, valuing interdisciplinary participation and cooperation.
With a keen interest in the business, finance, technology, and policy aspects of renewable energy and green technology, Matt aspires to leverage his technical expertise to comprehend these issues from diverse perspectives.
Currently, Matt collaborates with strategic partners nationwide to scale the deployment of Microgrid technologies, while also providing valuable assistance to consulting engineering firms and renewable energy developers in designing Microgrid power systems. His multifaceted approach and dedication to sustainable solutions make him a valuable asset in the renewable energy landscape."
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