Illuminating the Path to Net Zero: Emerging Solar Technologies

RE+ Tech Moderator(s)

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  Colleen O'Brien

  Principal Engineer
  UL LLC
  Fremont, California, United States

In the last decade alone, solar has experienced an average annual growth rate of 24%. Thanks to strong federal policies like the solar Investment Tax Credit, rapidly declining costs, and increasing demand across the private and public sector for clean electricity, there are now more than 149 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity installed nationwide, enough to power 26 million homes. To reach the ambitious goal of solar comprising 30% of all US electricity generation by 2030, technology advancements are vital. This section highlights developments being made in PV technology and design.

Presentations:

• 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

  Understanding & Mitigating Challenges Utilities Face with the Growth of Distributed Solar
  

  RE+ Tech Speaker: Ken Pennock (he/him/his) – UL Solutions
• 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM PDT

  Dimensioning Solar Collector Power Transformer Based on Loading and Ambient Temperature Profile
  

  RE+ Tech Speaker: Hugo Avila – Hitachi Energy
• 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM PDT

  Reuse of Solar PV Systems for Social and Ecological Benefit: Academic Research and Non-Profit Implementation
  

  RE+ Tech Speaker: Rich Stromberg (he/him/él) – University of Alaska Fairbanks / Western Colorado University
• 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM PDT

  Q&A: Illuminating the Path to Net Zero: Emerging Solar Technologies
  

  RE+ Tech Moderator: Colleen O'Brien – UL LLC