Vanessa Johnson
Project Manager - Government Projects & Trade Missions Consulting Services
+1 (404) 586-6838 vjohnson@gaccsouth.com
🌐Virtual
🎟 Tickets:
Free
🕔 Date + Time:
September 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST
Goal of the Masterclass
Resilient energy systems are no longer optional — they are essential. In this CleanTech Masterclass, we bring together experts from research institutions, industry, and pilot projects to explore how applied research is shaping the next generation of microgrids.
Key Topics
🔬 Current Research Trends
- Breakthroughs in energy storage, grid security, and control technology
- The role of research institutions in developing and implementing microgrids
🛡 Resilience & Crisis Preparedness
- Protecting decentralized systems from natural disasters, blackouts, and cyber threats
- Innovative concepts like self-healing grids and black-start capability
🏙 Urban vs. Rural Context
- Scalability, grid connection, and economic viability in different settings
- Unique challenges in remote, underdeveloped, or densely populated areas
💡Research in Practice – Best Practices
- Case studies: a municipal project in Bavaria and a university-led pilot project in Georgia
- Lessons learned and their international applicability
💬 Closing Discussion
- Reflection and Q&A with the audience
Whether you are an energy professional, policymaker, or researcher, this session will provide practical insights and real-world examples to guide the future of resilient island grids.
Register today!
