International Lessons & Experiences in Grid Modernization
Grid Modernization means lot of different things. Form this panel, we will learn how Denmark went from a centralized system in the 1980s to a very reliable decentralized system with huge wind resources integrated. We will learn from the German experience with feed-in tariffs and renewables economy, and from the Finnish experience with aspects of their grid.
Speakers:
Rao Konidena is Principal Advisor at MISO. Rao began his work with MISO in the areas of resource adequacy and transmission planning . He and his team developed demand side and clean technology options as alternatives to generation in the 20 year long term transmission expansion planning process. Rao is currently involved in the development of a comprehensive approach towards implementing state and federal policy objectives around increased penetration of energy storage and renewables. Rao has an MBA from University of MN and MSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering) from University of Texas at Arlington. Rao is a Board member of Finnish American Chamber of Commerce - Minnesota and volunteers at City of Roseville, MN on the Finance Commission.
Speakers:
Rao Konidena
Principal Advisor, Policy Studies
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Principal Advisor, Policy Studies
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Rao Konidena is Principal Advisor at MISO. Rao began his work with MISO in the areas of resource adequacy and transmission planning . He and his team developed demand side and clean technology options as alternatives to generation in the 20 year long term transmission expansion planning process. Rao is currently involved in the development of a comprehensive approach towards implementing state and federal policy objectives around increased penetration of energy storage and renewables. Rao has an MBA from University of MN and MSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering) from University of Texas at Arlington. Rao is a Board member of Finnish American Chamber of Commerce - Minnesota and volunteers at City of Roseville, MN on the Finance Commission.
Jeppe Fredslund
Head of Wind Energy Advisory
Embassy of Denmark
Head of Wind Energy Advisory
Embassy of Denmark
Jeppe Fredslund is Head of the Wind Energy Advisory at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. With expertise in on- and offshore wind, he is team leader for seven commercial advisors in USA and Canada. He holds a BSc in Economics & Business Administration and an MSc(Econ) in International Business, both from Aarhus University.
Jens Acker
Counselor, Energy Trade, Digital Economy
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Jens Acker studied law and joined the regional administration of the Land of Saxony in 2000, taking care of regional funding programs and later of relations to the federal state. Since 2007, he has been working in the Federal Ministry for Economics and Energy. After Fukushima he joined the energy department where he was concerned with security of supply issues and CHP. Since April 2016 he has been posted at the German Embassy in Washington DC, where he is responsible for energy and climate issues.
Counselor, Energy Trade, Digital Economy
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Jens Acker studied law and joined the regional administration of the Land of Saxony in 2000, taking care of regional funding programs and later of relations to the federal state. Since 2007, he has been working in the Federal Ministry for Economics and Energy. After Fukushima he joined the energy department where he was concerned with security of supply issues and CHP. Since April 2016 he has been posted at the German Embassy in Washington DC, where he is responsible for energy and climate issues.
Malte Frederiksen
Commercial Advisor, Wind Energy Advisory
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark
Malte Frederiksen is Commercial Advisor at the Wind Energy Advisory at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. He resides in Palo Alto, California and works in the intersection of software and energy, where he assists innovative Danish companies exploring business opportunities in North America. He holds a BSc in Economics & Business Administration and an MSc in International Business, both from Aarhus University.
Commercial Advisor, Wind Energy Advisory
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Denmark
Malte Frederiksen is Commercial Advisor at the Wind Energy Advisory at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. He resides in Palo Alto, California and works in the intersection of software and energy, where he assists innovative Danish companies exploring business opportunities in North America. He holds a BSc in Economics & Business Administration and an MSc in International Business, both from Aarhus University.