3 Days of DC Powering and Microgrids at Darnell’s Energy Summit

Darnell’s Energy Summit (DES ’13) will feature 3 days of papers, discussion sessions and meetings about the emergence of dc power and dc microgrids, including the activities of the EMerge Alliance. DES ’13 will be hosted from September 9-12 in Richardson, Texas. DES ‘13 will be one of the most comprehensive discussions of developments in dc microgrids and dc powering of the year.

Extensive coverage of dc power is only one of several areas that will be covered in depth during DES ’13. Delegates will also hear about the latest developments in digital power conversion, next-generation power semiconductor materials, integration with the smart grid, and more. A combined event featuring the Tenth Darnell Power Forum (DPF '13) + the Fifth Green Building Power Forum (GBPF '13) + the Fourth Smart Grid Electronics Forum (SGEF '13).

"With a single registration, you can attend any sessions of interest during these simultaneous leading-edge events," stated Jeff Shepard, President of Darnell Group. "Plus you'll have access to the combined Exhibit Hall and will have an opportunity to network with an outstanding group of international experts in a wide range of power electronics, DC building power, and smart grid technologies," Shepard concluded.

Opening the event on Tuesday the 10th, the Keynote Presenter, Scott Barbour, Executive Vice President, of Emerson and Business Leader, Emerson Network Power (Systems) will give an inspirational and aspirational address about “The Evolution of Energy Management.”

Also on the 10th and directly following Scott; Brian Patterson, Chairman of the EMerge Alliance will open the Plenary Session with a talk about the “Enernet – the Big Picture.” Later in the Plenary, Kurt Yeager, Vice Chair of the Galvin Project will discuss “DC Microgrids – Challenges and Opportunities.” Other Plenary papers will address, “IEEE's DC in the Home Investigation Project Accomplishments and Future Goals”, “Smart Grid Impact on Intelligent Buildings,” and more.

Wednesday the 11th will be a full day of papers with numerous talks covering DC Data Centers, DC Microgrids, DC Distribution and Components, and more. Among the companies presenting during these sessions will be: Starline, Dell Computer, Pulse Engineering, Northrop Grumman, Netpower Labs, Emerson Network Power, ZBB Energy, Anderson Power Products, and others. You will also hear from customers and potential customers making presentations about their experiences using dc power.

The GBPF ’13 tracks of DES will wrap up on Thursday the 12th with even more in-depth discussions including:

• 2 Continuing Education Seminars: “Occupied Space Specifying DC-Powered Products Seminar” and “Data Centers Specifying DC-Powered Products Seminar”

• 2 Product Presentation Sessions (including individual company presentations and demonstrations): “Occupied Space Products Now Available” and “Data Centers Products Now Available”

• An open dialog Session on “DC Powering--Past, Present and Future -- open dialog session about activities at DOE, EMerge, IEEE, IEC, etc.”

• GBPF ’13 will close on Thursday afternoon with an EMerge Alliance Members meeting.

GBPF ‘13 will feature 3 days of papers, discussion sessions and meetings about the emergence of dc power and dc microgrids, including the activities of the EMerge Alliance. There will be many customers and potential customers for dc-powered products and extensive discussions of the current status and future opportunities for dc powering across the spectrum from the Occupied Space, to Data Centers, to Integration of Renewable Energy, and more.

The DPF ’13 content for DES ‘13 will start the day before the formal event with two industry-leading continuing-education seminars: GaN Transistors for Efficient Power Conversion, Presented by: Alex Lidow, CEO, EPC Corporation and David Reusch, Director of Applications, EPC Corporation and Power Converter Design Using Modern Control Techniques, Presented by: Louis R. Hunt, Ph.D., Chief Scientist and Co-founder of Cirasys, Inc.