News and Events

The Microgrids/DER group at LBNL awarded new project with U.S. DoD.

by: jlai

[18 November, 2011] Together with partners Bosch Software Innovations and Akuacom, the Microgrids/DER group has been awarded funding for FY 2012 as part of the Department of Defense’s Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (DOE ESTCP).

The project,"Optimal Scheduling of Air Force Demonstration Plug-in Electric Vehicles" will be sited at the Los Angeles Air Force Base.

First test version of the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Web Optimization (WebOpt) tool available

by: Michael Stadler

[11 November, 2011] To access the first test version of the Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Web Optimization (WebOpt) tool please click here.
http://der.lbl.gov/der-cam/how-access-der-cam

Direct-DC webinar files + recording now available

[6 November, 2011] You can listen to the Direct-DC webinar that took place on 2011 Nov 3 is available here:

http://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=1yi5wh

The accompanying slides in PDF formate are available for download here:
http://efficiency.lbl.gov/news/lbnl_doe_webinar_direct_dc_power_systems_...

WEBINAR: Direct-DC Power Systems for Efficiency and Renewable Energy Integration

[2 November, 2011] The Direct-DC Power Systems for Efficiency and Renewable Energy Integration webinar will be taking place tomorrow. Thursday 3-November.

For more information and to register, please go here:
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/news/events_detail.cfm/events_id=6296

A U.S. - South Africa Workshop

by: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency

[14 October, 2011] Smart Grid South Africa: A U.S. - South Africa Workshop, is taking place on 25-26 October 2011 at the Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Workshop Opportunities Include:
· Meet senior representatives from South Africa's electric power sector
· Showcase your smart grid technologies, equipment and services

Remembering Robert (Bob) Galvin of Galvin Electricity Initiative

[13 October, 2011] Robert Galvin, the founder of Galvin Electricity Initiative and a promoter of smart and microgrids, has died.

http://www.galvinpower.org/media/news/galvin-electricity-initiative-reme...

EETD Seminar Series: Prospects for Microgrids in the Republic of South Africa

by: jlai

[2 October, 2011] S.P. Chowdhury and Sunetra Chowdhury will be visiting LBNL on Wednesday 12-October 2011 and giving a noon talk titled "Prospects for Microgrids in the Republic of South Africa".

If you would like more information or find out how to attend, please follow the link:
http://eetd-seminars.lbl.gov/seminar/prospects-microgrids-republic-south...