Power Panel Discussion: Storage & Microgrids
A resilient decentralized grid starts with reliable storage and microgrids—technologies that remain the most critical levers in our energy evolution. As networks face surging demand and renewable variability, What’s Next for Distributed Energy Systems: Storage, AI, and Autonomy is emerging as the cornerstone of the global energy transition.
This discussion brings together a powerhouse of industry experts, including leadership from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). By combining PNNL’s world-class research in grid modernization and energy storage with private-sector innovation, we will explore how AI and autonomy are transforming distributed energy from a fragmented patchwork into a unified, resilient, and sustainable ecosystem.
Key topics of discussion include:
- The Blueprint for Resilience: How storage and microgrids serve as the foundational architecture for a decentralized future.
- The Intelligence Layer: PNNL and industry perspectives on the role of AI and autonomous controls in balancing the grid of tomorrow.
- Scaling Autonomy: Moving from pilot projects to a self-healing, unified energy network.
Panelists:
Vince Sprenkle, Director, Grid Storage Launchpad; Strategic Advisor, Energy Storage, Energy and Environment Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Ahmed Mousa, Utility professional with over 22 years of experience
