General Sessions

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Oceans Ballroom 1 & 2
Nelson Peeler
 

Presented by:

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Oceans Ballroom 1 & 2
Elham Akhavan

Wood Mackenzie data shows that average lead times for gas turbine engines have surged by 262% from mid-2019 to mid-2025, with prices rising 67% over the same period. If this trend continues, equipment delays could rival the lengthy timelines of grid expansions—posing a major challenge for powering large loads. 

To address this, while tech giants and major data center developers are turning to off-grid solutions, microgrid developers are leveraging multi-asset orchestration to deliver faster, more resilient power.

 
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Oceans Ballroom 1 & 2
Jeffrey Csank