The Energy Optimist · 2023-10-19 · 28 min
Today's guest, Dr. Julieta Giraldez, is Director of Grid Planning at Kevala , where she focuses on solving integrated grid planning challenges and the way distributed energy resources (DERs) interact with the grid. Prior to joining Kevala, Dr. Giraldez worked for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) where she led DER grid integration related projects. She brings a holistic view of grid integration related issues, acknowledging the importance of including multiple perspectives in the evaluation of new emerging technologies, from developers and customers to technology providers, regulators and utilities. Dr. Giraldez holds a P.h.D. in Systems Engineering from Colorado State University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, and a B.S in Technical Mining and Energy Resources from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain. The episode walks through: How large-scale renewables and DERs intersect to manage the energy system; What regulators and utilities need to be aware of to effectively manage large-scale and distributed resources; How DERs can help shape electrical demand and make the energy system more efficient.
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