Nathan Johnson - Arizona State University (Panel Moderator)
Adair Douglas - Converge Strategies
Charles Kurnik - U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Alexander Mobley - Arizona State University/Laboratory for Energy and Power Solutions (LEAPS)
This panel will highlight the needs for training and credentialing of microgrid professionals, including sector representation such as defense, utility, vendors, regulators, developers, and financial institutions. Needs will be directly paired with existing training programs being scaled to meet market demand. Speakers will highlight concept-based lessons paired with hands-on demonstration and application through simulations and hardware integration.
Training pathways will be introduced for career tracks including executives, managers, designers, operators, and technicians. The speakers will also discuss customizable training opportunities curated from over 500 hours of content to meet the fast pace and varied needs of the microgrid industry.
Join us as we discuss how to equip the next generation of energy experts with the skills needed to shape the future of microgrids.