LESSONS LEARNT
| 8:30 | Registration |
| 9:00 | Open from Workshop Chair Professor Michael Negnevitsky |
| 9:15 | Welcome from the Mayor, King Island Council Marcus Blackie |
| Session 1: Tasmanian Projects | |
| 9:30 | The operator’s view of renewable integration Jeramy Whitehouse-Summers Hydro Tasmania |
| 10:00 | Renewables 2.0 – continuing the journey as assets begin to wear out Simon van der Aa Hydro Tasmania |
| Q&A session | |
| 10:30 | Q&A session Moderator: Michael Negnevitsky |
| 10:50 | Morning Tea and Networking |
| Session 2: Australian Projects | |
| 11:10 | Balancing Energy and Expectation in Decarbonisation Dane Thomas Energy Queensland |
| 11:40 | The Denham Hydrogen pilot project Peter Kempster Horizon Power |
| 12:10 | The Blackstone project Davod Keating Horizon Power |
| Q&A session | |
| 12:40 | Q&A session Moderator: Simon van der Aa |
| 1:00 | Lunch and Networking |
| Session 3: International Projects | |
| 2:00 | Isolated grids… is 100% renewable energy the right goal Richard Rocheleau Hawaii Natural Energy Institute,USA |
| 2:30 | U.S. Navy’s Energy Resilience Plan Speaker: Bill Anderson NAVFAC EXWC SH13, USA |
| 3:00 | Converter-Dominated Isolated Power Systems in Alaska Emilia Sakai Hernandez Alaska Center for Energy and Power |
| Q&A session | |
| 3:30 | Q&A session Moderator: Dane Thomas |
| 4:00 | Afternoon Tea and Networking |
| 4:30 | Day One Recap and Close |
| Dinner | |
| 6:30 | Workshop Dinner Set menu dinner of local produce and seasonal specialties accompanied by a selection of Tasmania wines or beers. |
Day 2 Tuesday, 12 November 2024, KING ISLAND POWER SYSTEM TOUR & DINNER
VIP Facility Access Including:
| 9:30 – 10:30 King Island Power Station |
| The King Island Advanced Hybrid Power Station was one of the first MW-sized power stations in the world to reliably operate on 100% renewables for extended (multi-day) periods. The largely wind-based generation resources are balanced with D-UPS machines, a battery and a load bank, all controlled by an advanced automated control system to allow the station to run unattended and achieve 100% renewable operation when conditions permit. www.kingislandrenewableenergy.com.au |
| 11:00 – 12:00 Huxley Wind and Solar Farm |
| Huxley Hill, adjacent to the King Island power station, is home to the five wind turbines that provide energy into the station. The first three of these 250kW units went up in 1998, with the two larger 850 kW units joining the system in 2003. More recently, a 1,500kW AC solar farm was commissioned in January of this year, and integrated into station operations. We lunch at the conference venue in Currie. |
| 1:00 – 2:00 Grassy |
| Grassy, in the islands’ SE, is home to a recently reopened Scheelite mine. Whilst the mine is largely powered by diesel due to the distant location, it is an example of the challenges of integrating large industry into existing networks. The drive will take us past some of the distribution infrastructure on the island. |
| 2:00– 4:30 Cape Wickham Golf Course |
| Our tour will then take us to the far northern tip of the island, to the Cape Wickham lighthouse and golf course (ranked #1 on the Australian Gold Digest’s Top 100 courses in April 2024). This will take us past more of King Island’s stunning scenery and coastlines. |
| 6:30 – 9:30pm Workshop Dinner |
| Set menu dinner of local produce and seasonal specialties accompanied by a selection of Tasmania wines or beers. |
Day 3 Wednesday, 13 November 2024, TECHNICAL WORKSHOP & POST WORKSHOP ACTIVITIES
EMERGENT ENERGY FUTURES
| 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:15 | Day 2 recap and house keeping Professor Michael Negnevitsky |
| Session 1: Technologies for RE integration |
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| 9:30 | Assessing hydrogen for long-duration storage in remote Alaskan microgrids Paul McKinley Alaska Center for Energy and Power |
| 10:00 | The History of Energy and Indigenous People in Northwes Alaska Chad Nordlum Alaska Center for Energy and Power |
| Q&A session | |
| 10:30 | Q&A session Moderator: Michael Negnevitsky |
| 10:50 | Morning Tea and Networking |
| Session 2: Technologies for RE integration |
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| 11:10 | Distributed Control of Multiple Energy Source Assets in Microgrids Jeremy Tranter ComAp |
| 11:40 | Reducing residential energy costs in the Arctic: A tale of energy efficiency, fuel switching, and community collaboration Dominique Pride Alaska Center for Energy and Power |
| 12:10 | Grid-forming resources in island grids: overview of NREL projects experience Vahan Gevorgian NREL |
| Q&A session | |
| 12:40 | Q&A session Moderator: Waqas Hassan |
| 1:00 | Lunch and Networking |
| Session 3: Technologies for RE integration |
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| 2:00 | Facts, Fictions and Feasibility Studies – Data gather, crunching and presenting Dane Thomas and Joshua Dilmetz Energy Queensland |
| 2:30 | Ethical robotics: protecting solar farms and 100 000 ha from fire hazard Philippe Feracci NGO Peer |
| Q&A session | |
| 3:00 | Q&A session Moderator: Michael Negnevitsky |
| 3:20 | Afternoon Tea and Networking |
| 3:40 | Day 3 Recap and Close Professor Michael Negnevitsky |
King Island Dairy offers local cheeses of national and world renown, for those looking for a unique gift.
Thursday, 14 November 2024, Optional Tour from Hobart
Day 4 will focus on Tasmania’s impressive strides in renewable energy, followed by an exploration of the island’s stunning natural landscapes.
We will start the day with a visit to the Cattle Hill Wind Farm, located in the picturesque Central Highlands. This cutting-edge facility is part of Tasmania’s initiative towards sustainable energy, featuring numerous turbines set against a backdrop of rolling hills and vibrant wildlife.
After lunch, our tour will continue to a nearby Mt. Field National Park , where you’ll experience the lush, pristine environments that Tasmania is renowned for. Participants will have the opportunity to explore various trails, enjoy the rich biodiversity, and possibly spot some of Tasmania’s unique wildlife.
Transportation will be provided. Depending on demand, IPS Connect will also offer support to book additional activities within the national park, including guided nature walks and photographic excursions.
Please wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear for walking. Don’t forget to bring your cameras and a sense of adventure as we delve into the natural and technological wonders of Tasmania!