1-day Event by EESA WA Chapter 2024: WA Clean Energy Future
Wed, 09 Oct 2024 | 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Pricing
Member $160.00
Member Concession $160.00
EA Member $160.00
Non-Member $180.00
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Following the tremendous success of the previous two years, the WA chapter is proud to present the third annual 1-day seminar with topics around "WA Clean Energy Future".
This year’s event promises even more insightful and groundbreaking discussions, with an exceptional lineup of keynote speakers: Dean Sharafi, David Fyfe, Caroline Cherry — renowned leaders shaping the future of clean energy in Western Australia.
The seminar will kick off with a keynote session that will delve into the latest plans and visions for WA's energy landscape, offering a unique opportunity to hear directly from those at the forefront of the transition to a decarbonized future.
This year's seminar will continue to explore the challenges and solutions in transitioning WA's energy industry toward a sustainable future. Attendees will gain insights into advanced technical solutions for the state's energy systems and the development of a future-ready network. Key topics will include the integration of microgrids with minimal direct control, strategies to meet Net Zero requirements, and the latest in renewable energy management.
Key objectives to be discussed include:
- Achieving high levels of renewable energy penetration
- Ensuring grid stability
- Designing and operating pre-planned storage systems and renewable energy initiatives driven by price and system operation controls
This in-person event will provide valuable networking opportunities, with corporate and group bookings available upon request.
Attendees will also enjoy morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea as part of the day's program.
Speakers
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WA CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE What are the SOLUTIONS, the TECHNOLOGY and the BARRIERS. |
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Wednesday, 9th October 2024: MERCURE HOTEL, 10 Irwin St, Perth, W.A. |
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From 8:00am |
Registration |
Welcome with a Cuppa |
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8:10 AM - 09:45AM |
KEYNOTE - Chair: Laurie Curro: “WA Clean Energy Future”? Scene setting. |
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Dean Sharafi. AEMO |
AEMO’s view on the future of the WA clean energy scenario with risks and opportunities |
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Caroline Cherry. Australian Energy Producers |
Director of Australian Energy Producers (WA) view on issues and opportunities to achieve the clean energy future |
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David Fyfe. Synergy |
Decarbonisation, Synergy corporate strategy progress update, challenges, and risks |
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Q & A |
David Fyfe, Dean Sharafi, and Caroline Cherry. |
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9:45 AM - 10:00AM |
Morning Tea |
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10:00AM - 11:35AM |
SOLUTIONS - Chair: Andy Wearmouth - How do we address the challenges when we retire coal plants? |
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Jasmine Diab. GNSP |
What could nuclear power provide an Australian energy mix post coal? |
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Andrew Blaver. Western Power |
DSO: Distributed Energy Transition |
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Younes Bahar Arjmand. Fortescue |
Electrical Engineering Challenges in Green Hydrogen Production |
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11:35 AM - 12:15AM |
PANEL – Navigating Grid Integration, Stability and Security of WA Electricity Supply. Chair: Lekshmi Jaya Mohan. |
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Sabina Roshan. Western Power |
Alex Garces. Synergy |
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Peter Martino. Western Power |
Mike Chapman. AEMO |
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12:15 - 13:15 PM |
Lunch |
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13:15 PM - 02:30 PM |
TECHNOLOGY - Chair: Bhavik Shah – Solutions to enable or facilitate connection of clean energy technology? |
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Stephen Northwood. Hitachi Energy |
HVDC Systems |
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Shane Meotti.Vanadium Corporation |
The Diesel Break-Up: Moving on with Renewables and Energy Storage |
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Masoud Abshar. Magellan Power |
Battery Inverters: An Australian Journey |
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02:30PM - 02:50PM |
Afternoon Tea |
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02:50 - 04:40 PM |
BARRIERS - Chair: Russell Ellen – What's stopping us? |
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Mark Chatfield |
WA Energy Transition - Unachievable at any Cost? |
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David Stephens. Horizon Power |
System Strength, Fault Current, and Grid Forming Batteries – How much is enough? |
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Dr Robert Barr. Electric Power Consulting P/L |
Integrating Base Load Generation with Renewables. |
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PANEL |
Mark Chatfield, David Stephens, and Dr Robert Barr |
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4:45:00 PM - 5:30PM |
WRAP UP – Happy Hour |
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Date and time
October 09 2024
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location
Mercure Hotel - 10 Irwin St, Perth, WA
CPD Hours
8
Host
Western Australia
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