Co-Optimizing Energy and Process in the Microgrid

Whether operating a building, campus, industrial or manufacturing process the resiliency and value of CHP in District Energy Systems may be greatly enhanced by adding intelligent microgrid energy control systems.  A microgrid enables islanding from the utility and preservation of plant operations and the critical loads being supported.  Traditional CHP and District Energy Control Systems integrated with microgrid systems may co-optimize supply and demand of both thermal and electrical energy.  Enterprise software optimizes power system operations based on energy prices, fuel prices, tariffs and dynamic rates, site environmental constraints, demand response calls and optimizes the schedule of energy assets in play.  This presentation will review some optimization use cases where BMS, Process Automation/CHP and Microgrid Controls provide enhanced value to the end user or asset owner.

Speaker

Scott Higgins, Director, Distributed Energy and Microgrids, Schneider Electric

Scott has 20 years of experience in the Utility industry focused on software platforms that model electric distribution networks with an extensive background in GIS, OMS, Advanced DMS and SCADA software applications used by distribution utilities.  For the last several years Scott has led Schneider’s Utilities team, with a focus on distribution substation, feeder and microgrid automation solutions that span software, intelligent devices, communication networks and electrical equipment to meet the evolving needs of Utilities, Independent Power Producers and Consumer/Prosumers.

Sponsor

Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~€25 billion in FY2016, our 144,000 employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On.

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