Track 3
Grid Technologies and Markets
Time | Activity |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | IntroductionLaura Taylor, Dan Molzahn, Georgia Tech |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. | Grid Enhancing Technologies and Market DesignAlex Papalexopoulos, ECCO International |
| 2:05 p.m. - 2:25 p.m. | Expanding Capacity via Topology OptimizationPablo Ruiz, NewGrid |
| 2:25 p.m. - 2:45 p.m | TBD |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Break |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Demand Response and System OptimizationSantiago Grijalva, Georgia Tech |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Panel: Realizing the Grid of the FutureDan Molzahn, Alex Papalexopoulos, Pablo Ruiz, Santiago Grijalva |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Graduate Student Lightning Talks |
| 4:30 p.m. | Adjourn to Poster Session and Reception |
About the Track
Grid Technologies and Markets
Grid Technologies and Markets are at the heart of enabling reliable, sustainable power in an increasingly digital world. This track will examine how data centers impact grid stability and resource planning, explore strategies for expanding capacity through grid-enhancing technologies, and highlight the emerging role of demand-side management in balancing supply and demand. Additionally, speakers will discuss approaches to modeling and optimizing carbon emissions from data centers, offering insights into how technology and market solutions can work together to drive efficiency and reduce environmental impact.




