Innovation Stages

IEEE PES T&D is the place to go for a wide breadth of new solutions that will deliver the promise of a reliable, safe, and affordable energy grid. Conveniently located on the show floor, the Innovation Stage provides a unique forum where state-of-the-art technologies will be debuted and practical product applications discussions will take place. While on stage, presenters will share case studies that offer insights into emerging trends and share valuable best practices.
Innovation stages PARTICIPANTS AND schedule
Individual presentations will be delivered on Innovation Stages at various times throughout the event
For full session descriptions, visit our online program.
*This is a tentative schedule and subject to change.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
10:15am – 11:15am (Stage 1)
Retrofill of 420kV Gas Insulated Lines with a C4-FN-base gas Mixture
Hitachi Energy
10:30am – 11:30am (Stage 2)
Shifting the Power of Asset Management in Utilities
Valmont Utility
11:15am – 12:15pm (Stage 2)
Real-Time Simulation: A Game-Changer for De-Risking Grid Modernization Technologies
RTDS Technologies Inc.
12:00pm – 1:00pm (Stage 1)
CAREPOLE® – Dry-Type Single-Phase Overhead Distribution Transformer
Siemens Energy
2:00pm – 3:00pm (Stage 1)
Switchgear Camera System for Power Grids
KAPPA OPTRONICS INC.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27
10:15am – 11:15am (Stage 2)
The MicroRupter: Reliable, Affordable, Scalable Fault Isolation in Islanded IBR Microgrids
Commonwealth Associates, Inc.
10:45am – 11:45am (Stage 1)
Proven Hurricane Grid Hardening Poles and Strategies
RS Technologies
11:30am – 12:30pm (Stage 2)
Panel discussion focusing on the development of eco-friendly high voltage switchgear to reduce dependence on SF6 technology in the electrical grid.
General Electric
12:00pm – 1:00pm (Stage 1)
Enhanced Grid Resiliency Case Study: How emerging sub-transmission technology improves Utility control over critical grid performance.
G&W Electric
12:45pm – 1:45pm (Stage 2)
Substation Protection and Control outside of the box – CPC pilot experience at SRP
ABB Inc.
3:30pm – 4:30pm (Stage 2)
Spark Prevention Unit Arrester for Wildfire Hardening of Electric Utility Distribution Systems
Hitachi Energy
4:00pm – 5:00pm (Stage 1)
Microgrid Project Development – Qualification and Analysis
Schneider Electric
THURSDAY, APRIL 28
11:00am – 12:00pm (Stage 1)
Hyundai Electric efforts on decarbonization of the T&D industry
Hyundai Electric & Energy System Co., Ltd.