ISOLATEDPOWER SYSTEMS CONNECT 2016

FLINDERS ISLAND TASMANIA

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28 November – 2 December 2016

2 days professional development AND/OR

2 days technical workshop

1 day networking tours

International technology forum for system operators and owners

Visit Hydro Tasmania’s new Fl inders Is land

Hybrid Energy Hub

C R E P S

For the first time, the IPS event will include a two day professional development course on planning and implementing off-grid hybrid projects, giving the opportunity for participants to spend a whole week on beautiful Flinders Island. Each island power system project is unique in the energy resources available, load profile, goals of the proponent, specifications of the power system and the logistical challenges presented by the remote location.

This two day course uses the extensive knowledge and experience within Entura and Hydro Tasmania to bring a pragmatic approach to project planning and implementation of renewable hybrid projects. Participants will gain insights into issues specific to these kinds of projects and will have the unique opportunity to observe Hydro Tasmania’s new Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub.

Networking day - 30 Nov

Take the opportunity to connect with other participants while you experience the natural beauty and breathtaking scenery of Flinders Island.

Fishing, walking and relaxation tours available.

6:30 PM Networking BBQ Dinner

Professional development HYBRID IPS PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

28 Nov — PROJECT PLANNING Welcome to Country

Project drivers/goals of project

Risk management

Funding and delivery models

Planning, environmental and community considerations

PM

Feasibility assessment:

Technology

Resource

Power system integration

Energy modelling

Uncertainty

Case study: Hydro Tasmania’s King Island

6:30 PM Hosted Delegate Dinner

Tasmanian Seasonal Produce

29 Nov — IMPLEMENTATION Day 1 Review

Design and specification

Project scheduling

Detailed design

Procurement strategies and management

Contract management

Construction and commissioning

Operations and maintenance

Case study: Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub

PM

Hydro Tasmania’s Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub VIP site visit

Hosted by Entura clean energy and water institute

8:30 AM 8:30 AM

CONTACTS Dr Eleni Taylor-Wood (Training Manager): +61 3 6245 4582 or +61 408 223 414

Dusan Nikolic (Lead Trainer): +61 458 766 925

Prof Michael Negnevitsky: +61 3 6226 7613

entura.com.au/institute

Day 1 – Commercial and project management

Day/Time Topic Content Presenter

D1

8:30 - 9.00 Registration

Registration of participants

General greeting

Safety procedures

Acknowledgement of country

Dr Eleni Taylor-Wood

Professor Michael Negnevitsky

Dusan Nikolic

D1

9.00 - 9.30 Introduction

Overview of the course

Introduction of course presenter and participants

Dusan Nikolic and Dr Chris Blanksby

D1

9.30 - 10.00 Commercial

Pacific Islands 100% renewable targets and how to reach them through Strategic Planning

Dusan Nikolic

D1 10.00 – 10.30

Commercial Funding models for fuelling Pacific Islands’ renewable journey Dusan Nikolic

Break 10.30 - 11.00

D1

11.00 – 11.30 Commercial

How to manage risks on renewable energy journey:

o Commercial

o Contractual

o Progress of Technology and its impact on financial decision making

Dr Chris Blanksby

D1

11.30 – 12.30

Project management

Renewable generation – making it the right fit for both the community and the environment

Dr Chris Blanksby

Break 12:30 - 13:30

D1 13.30 – 15.00

Project management

Feasibility assessments:

o Which resources are available to me?

o Which technologies should I use?

o How can I integrate new technologies into the existing system?

o How can I predict future renewable energy penetration?

o What does uncertainty mean for my project?

o Should energy storage batteries be a pivotal part of my project?

o Should I allow Independent Power Producers in my power system, and under which conditions?

Dusan Nikolic/Dr Chris Blanksby

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P R O G R A M

CONTACTS Dr Eleni Taylor-Wood (Training Manager): +61 3 6245 4582 or +61 408 223 414

Dusan Nikolic (Lead Trainer): +61 458 766 925

Prof Michael Negnevitsky: +61 3 6226 7613

entura.com.au/institute

Break 15:00 - 15.30

D1 15.30 - 16.30

Case Study Hydro Tasmania’s King Island renewable energy integration project

– Key messages David Brown

D1 16.30 – 17.00

Close out Day 1 Day 1 feedback Dusan Nikolic Group participants

End Day 1

Day 2 – Technical engineering and site visit

Day/Time Topic Content Presenter

D2 8.30 – 9.00

Introduction – Day 2

Summary of Day 1 and feedback Dusan Nikolic

D2

9.00 - 9.20 Technical - engineering

Conceptualising a project from Strategic Planning Dusan Nikolic

D2

9.20 – 9.40

Project management - engineering

Planning a project time schedule from concept to commissioning phase

Dusan Nikolic

D2

9.40 – 10.00

Project management - engineering

Selecting the right procurement strategy Dusan Nikolic

D2

10.00 – 10.20 Commercial - engineering

Managing contracts throughout a project Dusan Nikolic

Break 10:20 - 10:50

D2

10.50 – 11.10 Technical - engineering

Working on site – Construction and commissioning Dr Chris Blanksby

D2

11.10 – 11.30 Technical - engineering

Delivering promised investment returns through regular operation and maintenance

Dr Chris Blanksby

D2

11.30 - 12.30 Case Study Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub Project David Brown

Break 12.30-13.30

D2

13.30 - 16.15 Site Visit Hydro Tasmania’s Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub site visit David Brown

Group participants

D2

16:15-17.00

Close out Day 2 Closing remarks

Course feedback

Certificates

Professor Michael Negnevitsky

Dr Eleni Taylor-Wood

Dusan Nikolic

End Day 2 Presentations

End Day 2

LESSONS LEARNT

DAY 1Thursday 1 Dec 2016 TECHNICAL WORKSHOP

12:15-1:15

10:30-11:00

6:30-8:30

Afternoon tea and networking3:10-3:40

8:30 Registration

9:00 Open from conference Chair Professor Michael Negnevitsky, UTAS

Welcome to Country Event Opening Carol Cox, Mayor of Flinders Island

International Keynote 9:30 Sharing Insights from the Caribbean Kaitlyn Bunker, PhD,

Rocky Mountain Institute Morning tea

Session 1: Market update

11:00 ARENA update Steven Rodgers, Australian Renewable Energy Agency

11:15 Remote power made clean Tom Butler, Clean Energy Council

11:30 Australian market update Tristan Edis TBC, Green Energy Markets

Q&A session 11:45 Q&A session Moderator: Marc White

Lunch and networking

Session 2: Australian projects 1:20 Solar SETuP Energy Transformation Andrew Gray, Power and Water Corporation

1:40 High RE penetration in Horizon’s remote power systems. Laurie Curro, Horizon Power

2:00 Optimal sizing of microgrid battery energy storage systems. Thair Shakir Mahmoud, Western Power

2:20 Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub Simon Gamble, Hydro Tasmania

Q&A session

2:40 Q&A session Moderator: Michael Negnevitsky

Session 3: International projects 3:40 UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund Solar Diesel Hybrid Case Studies John Caruso, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)

4:00 Off-Grid Opportunities across Asia Sohail Hasnie, Asian Development Bank

4:20 Planning the operation of grids in small island developing states Francisco Gafaro, IRENA

4:40 ESS Assessment, Cordova, Alaska . Heike Merkel, Alaskan Center for Energy and Power (ACEP)

Q&A session 5:00 Q&A session Moderator: Simon Gamble

6:30-8:30 Workshop dinner

Day 1 recap and house keeping Conference Secretariat: Phil Holmes

Session 4: Emergent technologies

International Keynote 8:45 Hawaii’s 100% RE Goals Richard Rocheleau Hawaii Natural Energy Institute

9:45 Low Load Diesel FAT Test Results

James Hamilton, UTAS

10:00 Lithium Ion Battery Test Centre Simon Franklin, ITP

Q&A session10:15 Q&A session Moderator: Ray Massie

Morning tea and networking

Pacific panel session

11:15 Pacific Power Association Chuck Public Utility Corporation Pohnpei Utilities Corporation Solomon Power Te Aponga Uira, Cook Islands

Q&A session

12:15 Q&A session moderator James Hamilton

Event Close

12:45 Workshop close Conference Chair Michael Negnevitsky

Lunch and networking

Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub tour and post workshop activities

Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub power station tour.

Tour will include guided group tours of the Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Hub, by owners and hosts Hydro Tasmania.

An alternative tour of the island will include a visit to the islands wind and solar farms, set against the iconic Mt Strzelecki National Park.

DAY 2Friday 2 Dec 2016 TECHNICAL WORKSHOP

EMERGENT ENERGY FUTURES

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2:00-4:00

10:45-11:15

1:00-2:00

ISOLATED POWER SYSTEM CONNECT 2016

http://www.utas.edu.au/engineering/isolated-power-system-connect-2016

IPS CONNECT FLINDERS ISLAND ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Chair:

Professor Michael Negnevitsky – University of Tasmania Members: Simon Gamble – Hydro Tasmania James Hamilton – University of Tasmania Xiaolin Wang – University of Tasmania Marc White – Goanna Energy Amanda Ashworth - Entura CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT For enquires regarding presentations: Professor Michael Negnevitsky CONNECT 2016 Chair University of Tasmania Private Bag 65, Hobart TAS 7001 Australia Tel: +61 3 6226 7613 E-mail: Michael.Negnevitsky@utas.edu.au

For enquires regarding registration: Phil Holmes CONNECT 2016 Secretary Meetings Plus PO Box 307, Sandy Bay TAS 7006 Australia Tel: 0407702212 E-mail: wise.phil@bigpond.com

For further information:

http://www.utas.edu.au/engineering/isolated-power-system-connect-2016

F O R E W O R D Message from the Chair

Australian electrical power industry is currently undergoing significant changes, and in the next 10 years, it will undergo more changes than in the last 70 years. Power industry has to become smarter, much more flexible and deliver new products and services to the customer. The power grid is transitioning from a traditional system of poles and wires to a high-tech network – the “smart grid”. The smart grid and distributed generation technologies are demanding a new generation of engineers equipped with a much more diverse skillset than ever before. Only innovative smart solutions will assure the affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible electricity supply for the future. This workshop aims to expand the success of CONNECT 2015 on King Island. This year we have introduced a two-day professional development course as well as assembled an excellent team of international, national and local speakers who will address a wide spectrum of issues covering integration of renewable energy in isolated power systems, increasing PV penetration, microgrid technologies and customer expectations. The workshop presenters and attendees will discuss their experiences and share latest developments in the field of remote area power supply. We gratefully acknowledge the support of our sponsors: Hydro Tasmania, Office of Naval Research, The World Bank, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Pacific Power Association (PPA), Goanna Energy Consulting and the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems of the University of Tasmania. Such support goes a considerable way to ensuring the success of this workshop. On behalf of the organising committee I have great pleasure in welcoming you to what we are sure will be a most stimulating and worthwhile event. Professor Michael Negnevitsky IPS CONNECT Flinders Island Chair

GENERAL THEME – IPS CONNECT 2016

The workshop is convened by the Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems of University of Tasmania, Hydro Tasmania, and Entura to expand last year’s successful IPS Connect King Island. For this year’s event we are excited to add a professional development course proceeding the workshop, with support from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), The World Bank, and the Pacific Power Association. The workshop will engage, share and connect the latest developments in remote area power technologies with utility owners and operate experiences. The workshop will be hands on, including a tour of the Flinders Island power station, seeking to improve shared understanding of current research and opportunities within the field. VENUE Connect 2016 will be held at the Furneaux Arts & Entertainment Centre, 9 Patrick Street, Whitemark, Flinders Island. Whitemark is a small town, with a pub, 2 coffee shops, a bakery, a small supermarket with petrol bowsers, a bank, Post Office, a gift shop and a general store. Everything is within 5 minutes’ walk of the venue. The airport is about 10 minutes’ drive from the venue. There is no ATM on the island, but cash can be withdrawn from the Post Office. Although the Supermarket is usually closed on Sunday, we have arranged for it to open on Sunday 27 November at 5pm to buy supplies. FLINDERS ISLAND Flinders Island has three main Townships Whitemark, Lady Barron and Killiecrankie where the majority of our population reside, the remainder of our residents live on farms throughout the island or remote coastal properties. Whitemark is the islands main township with many shops and services • Walkers Service Station and Supermarket • Post Office (Commonwealth Bank agent) and Westpac Bank Agency • Bowmans General Store and History Room • Online Access Centre / Library • Service Tasmania’s one stop shop and Parks and Wildlife office • Police Station

•Multi Purpose Centre and Doctors Surgery • Council Chambers and community Rose garden • Furneaux Gallery • Strait Across Art Gallery • Historic Flinders Island Interstate Hotel and Gem Shop • Freckles Cafe and Flinders Island Bakery • Killiecrankie Enterprises and Sarah Sues Boutique • Flinders Island RSL Golf and Bowls Club • Anglican and Catholics Churches • Whitemark Butchery • Roberts and Elders rural merchandise and real estate. • Lady Barron Multi Store • Furneaux Tavern • Lady Barron Wharf and boat slip. TRANSPORT/TRANSFERS Phil Holmes will be co-coordinating an on island pick up and drop off service for all scheduled events and flights. If you are unsure of your schedule please talk with Phil. On the Island, where a group of people are nearby to each other we will try to provide you with a minibus so that transport is available for your use. Otherwise you can book a hire car from either of the following:

a. http://www.flindersislandcarhire.com.au b. http://www.ficr.com.au c. There are no taxis on the island d. We may require designated drivers after some dinners to enable

people to get back to their accommodation safely.

Flinders Island is a network of approximately 450km of sealed and unsealed roads, all suitable for 2WD vehicles. From these roads you can access the major townships, many lookouts and beaches. Driving during dusk and dawn can be hazardous as many of the islands wildlife come out the feed on the edge of the roadside. It is advisable to slow down and drive with caution during these times. There is a taxi and airport shuttle service on the island, however it is recommended to organise a hire vehicle before you arrive.

BROADBAND & PHONES: Only Telstra 3G is available on the Island for phone contact and personal data. The island is well covered by the Next G network although there are a couple of places that dont get very good reception; Palana, Killiecrankie, Pigs Head Point (near Trousers Point) & Blue Rocks. You must have a compatible Telstra Next G mobile to access the coverage. All other Next G mobiles linked to all other carriers besides Telstra and Digital mobile phones do not work on the island.Most of the Accommodation properties have land line telephones connected. These are generally barred from any other than local calls, but can receive calls. There are also public phones at Whitemark, Lady Barron, Killiecrankie and the Whitemark Airport.Most locals use UHF radios in their cars, on their boats, and on their properties. If you require access to the Internet during your stay visit the Online Access Centre, or Service Tasmania both are located in Whitemark. Both have computers with Internet access and printers for public use.

The venue will have wireless broadband available to all attendees Very few, if any, accommodation places have broadband. PRESENTERS please note:

While we expect broadband to be available at the Venue, this is new technology and I cannot guarantee access to the internet. I would strongly suggest that if you intend to use online sources, that you have an offline option available to use as well, should we have connection issues. I suggest you bring your presentation on a USB – I would also suggest that you have a back-up copy. You may also use your own laptop if you prefer.

Please provide your presentation at the Registration/check-in desk when you arrive so that we can pre-load the presentation.

We will provide a laptop onto which you can load your presentation.

We will provide a laser pointer and remote controller. You will be asked to complete a “Permission to Publish” form

when you present, as the Convenors might wish to ‘publish’ your PPT or paper at some point afterwards. Please discuss with Prof Negnevitsky if necessary.

NETWORKING DAY Wednesday November 30th has been put aside, as a variety of different events are taking place.

For those who will be there all day, one or two boats will be chartered to go inshore fishing around the islands. Fishermen and women are required to pay $145pp for an all day, catered, equipment supplied fishing experience. Please let me know if you are interested in taking this opportunity. Minimum numbers required.

Alternatively a tour of the island with some short but spectacular walks is scheduled. Cost will be $70 per person, lunch included, subject to minimum numbers being reached. Strongly recommended for all visitors to Flinders Island who have been participating in the PD activity on Monday and Tuesday and who do not wish to go fishing.

For those who are arriving at Wednesday lunchtime a shorter walking experience or tour can be arranged – please let me know if you would like to do something for the afternoon. Eg Climb Strzelecki peak.

Networking BBQ 18:00 – 20:30 – Trousers Point, in the Strzelecki National Park, for all attendees. Transport and BBQ with drinks provided for all attendees.

CATERING: We will provide:

Lunches, morning and afternoon teas on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Dinner on Monday, Wednesday (BBQ) and Thursday evenings.

Breakfasts: No breakfasts will be provided other than what your accommodation provides.

We have negotiated with the Interstate Hotel to accommodate breakfast “walk-in” customers ie those not staying at the Hotel. This will be at your cost of course unless your organization has pre-paid for breakfast.

There is also a café (Freckles) and Bakery close by, that could do breakfasts – both are close to the venue.

If you wish to self-cater, supplies can be bought from the local supermarket in Whitemark, a short distance from the venue.

The Supermarket has also agreed to open on Sunday 27 at 5pm to enable early arrivers to purchase supplies.

We have negotiated with the Interstate Hotel to cater a simple meal on Sunday evening if you wish to join an informal ‘pay for yourself’ group.

Some people may wish to cater/cook for themselves if they have self-contained accommodation, but please be advised, there are no other restaurants on the

island except for Furneaux Tavern at Lady Barron, 30 minutes drive through wallaby/wombat country!

As part of the PD session we will be eating at the Furneaux Tavern on Monday evening as an official dinner group.

You may have to cook for yourself in your contained accommodation if you choose to not join the group at any time.

We have also booked the Interstate Hotel for Tuesday evening if you wish to join an informal ‘pay for yourself’ group.

We have booked the Mountain Seas restaurant for Friday evening if you wish to join an informal ‘pay for yourself’ group - $45 plus drinks.

REGISTRATION The Registration desk will open from 8.30 am on the morning of your first event. NAME BADGES Each delegate to the Workshop will receive a name badge on registration. The badge is your official pass and should be worn to obtain entry to all sessions, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, and the dinner. SPECIAL NEEDS Every effort has been made to ensure people with special needs or diets are catered for. Should you require any specific assistance, please inform the Phil Holmes at the Registration Desk.

NO SMOKING POLICY All events have a firm No Smoking Policy. Please refrain from smoking inside the venues and at all associated functions unless using a designated smoking areas. MESSAGES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS There is a message board at the Registration Desk. All private messages, general housekeeping announcements, and changes to the program will be placed here. Announcements in Plenary sessions will be kept to a minimum. CURRENCY Exchange rates vary considerably and should be checked on departure. Local banks may not be able to change money. It is strongly recommended that you change currency in Melbourne or Hobart prior to visiting Flinders Island. EMERGENCY CONTACTS Flinders Island General Practice 4 James Street, Whitemark, Flinders Island TAS 7255 Australia Book appointment (03) 6359 2011 For after hours, please call 1800 022 222 The Doctor and staff at Flinders Island Medical Centre take pride in providing excellent medical care to all patients.Our Medical Centre has recently been part of a major upgrade, which boasts 3 well-equipped Clinical Rooms and a Pharmacy. All patients are bulk billed, unless they are workers’ compensation, private patients, or require employment medicals. Multi-Purpose Centre (MPC), with Royal Flying Doctor Service for emergencies. MPC phone: (03) 6359 2122. A resident doctor (with surgery hours) services the community, with the surgery being open 4 days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) and appointments made for other times. To contact our local Police officers phone: 03 6359 2000 To contact our Fire Brigade 03 6359 3506

ISOLATED POWER SYSTEM CONNECT 2016

WE OWN. WE OPERATE. WE CONSULT. AND WE’RE PROUD TO SHARE OUR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.

The Entura clean energy and water institute formalises a long history of knowledge sharing, capability development and training across our full range of expertise and services. We regularly deliver short courses on a range of topics and can develop customised training programs to meet specific business requirements. Our courses and programs cover a full range of clean energy and water subjects for which Entura has achieved a reputation for excellence. We develop our courses with a clear focus on prominent drivers in the industry such as risk minimisation and business certainty, whether technical, commercial, social or environmental.

Your trainers

Dr Chris Blanksby is Entura’s lead solar energy specialist. Chris has undertaken and published research on the solar resource in

Australia, and has led several due diligence and owner’s engineer projects for wind, solar and microgrid projects in Australia,

the Pacific and Asia. Chris is currently leading Entura’s owner’s engineer team assisting the Government of Cook Islands to

implement six solar PV microgrid projects, and build capacity towards their 100% renewable target. Chris has supported

participants from Australia, the Pacific, and Singapore with their learning requirements on solar farm development and remote

area power. Chris holds a Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering , a Bachelor in Business Administration, and a PhD in Engineering.

Additionally, Chris holds a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training.

Dusan Nikolic is has ten years’ experience providing power engineering advice on microgrids, remote power systems and

secondary electrical engineering solutions for control of smart grids. Dusan has been involved with microgrid projects as a

technical specialist on projects in Australia, Samoa, Cook Islands, Federal States of Micronesia and Serbia. Dusan specialises in

providing strategic technical, economic and regulatory advice to microgrid utilities. Dusan has supported participants from

Australia, Bangladesh, and the Pacific with their learning requirements on remote area power and renewable energy grid

connections. Dusan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, is undertaking studies as PhD Candidate with an

expected completion date of December 2016. He is a CIGRE WG C1.30, is a Chartered Professional Engineer, and belongs to

Professionals Australia and is a Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

Mr David Brown has very extensive international experience in management of all types of engineering and construction

projects. David joined Hydro Tasmania 18 years ago and has managed major wind farm and hydro-electric projects in Owner,

Developer, Contractor and Consulting capacities, as well as managing the contracts and tendering team and providing

consultancy services. David managed the successful implementation of the world leading King Island Renewable Energy

Integration Project, a hybrid power system which has proven the concept of running a MW scale remote system on 100%

renewable energy. Since successfully completing the King Island project David has been Implementation Manager for a suite of

off-grid projects including the Flinders Island Hub, Rottnest Island and Coober Pedy Projects. David holds a Bachelor’s degree

in Civil Engineering, an MBA and is a member of Engineers Australia.

ENTURA CLEAN ENERGY AND WATER INSTITUTE

Kaitlyn Bunker

Senior Associate, Rocky Mountain Institute

Sharing Insights from the Caribbean Rocky Mountain Institute and Carbon War Room (RMI-CWR) advance market-based solutions by engaging businesses, communities, and institutions to cost-effectively shift to efficiency and renewables. RMI-CWR leads numerous collaborative initiatives with diverse partners - business, government, academic, nonprofit, philanthropic, and military - to accelerate and scale energy solutions, including the Islands Energy Program. The program guides island governments and utilities to define and achieve their energy visions. The goal of the program is to accelerate the transition of island economies from a heavy dependence on fossil fuels to a diverse platform of renewables and energy efficiency. With an independent, objective, and fact-based approach, the team brings a diverse skill set to support integrated resource planning, project identification and development, and continuous learning in the Caribbean region.

Partner islands include: Anguilla, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Colombia (San Andres and Providencia), Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos, and the Seychelles. More details are available here: http://www.rmi.org/islands_projects Kaitlyn is passionate about transforming the way in which we use energy as a society, including increasing the amount of efficiency and renewable sources of energy. With a background and Ph.D. in electrical engineering, Kaitlyn maintains a focus in power systems, power electronics, controls, and microgrids. Through her current role within Rocky Mountain Institute, Kaitlyn is expanding her technical expertise to include aspects such as economics and policy. She has been the lead engineer with several microgrid assessments and utility models with the RMI-CWR Islands Energy Program.

Steven Rodgers

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

Arena Update ARENA was established by the Australian Government to make renewable energy technologies more affordable and increase the amount of renewable energy used in Australia. ARENA invests in renewable energy projects, supports research and development activities, boosts job creation and industry development, and increases knowledge about renewable energy. ARENA funding has leveraged $1.6 billion in private sector investment in Australian renewable energy projects. The Agency’s portfolio includes over 250 projects and we are actively seeking new projects to support.

Steve Rodgers manages ARENA’s portfolio of community and industrial projects in remote Australia. His role is to lead ARENA’s strategy for the commercial uptake of renewable integration in mining and regional energy systems. This includes: managing the portfolio of 14 off-grid projects; coordinating and linking the knowledge sharing from these projects with other ARENA activities (such as storage, fringe of grid and large scale solar), and; collaborating within ARENA to build business development, industry partnerships and communications platforms to maximise the value and relevance of ARENA achievements to future investors. Steve has worked with ARENA since its establishment in 2012. He has a background in Australian energy market reform – especially network policy and institutional governance arrangements – and prior to this, agriculture policy in the Australian Government. ,

Presenter Biographies

Tom Butler

Network Specialist, Clean Energy Council

Remote power and clean energy in Australia The Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia.The CEC represent and work with hundreds of leading businesses operating in solar, wind, energy efficiency, hydro, bioenergy, energy storage, geothermal and marine along with more than 4000 solar installers. The CEC is committed to accelerating the transformation of Australia’s energy system to one that is smarter and cleaner.

Tom is passionate about renewable energy, with a career spent heavily involved in addressing grid interconnection challenges and negotiating technical outcomes on behalf of project developers and researchers. Across his 5 years with the CEC, Tom has supervised policy outcomes on behalf of Australia’s renewable energy industry. In seeking to contribute across the transformation of Australia’s electricity supply system Tom has perviously held positions with companies such as Senergy Econnect and Team Electrical.

Tristan Edis

Director, Analysis & Advisory , Green Energy Markets

Australian Market Update Statewide blackouts, internonnector failures and an extended RE investment drought. Join one of Australia’s most influencal analysists providing a snapshot of the current Australian renewbale landscape.

Tristan Edis has 13 years’ experience analysing energy and climate change policy issues and the associated markets, industries and technologies. He is one of Australia’s most prominent expert commentators on the renewable energy industry and climate change mitigation policy. His experience most recently was as the editor of Australia’s leading daily news and analysis website on the business and politics of climate change – Climate Spectator. This publication acted as the key reference source on market, policy and industry issues affecting the renewable energy sector in Australia. In addition Tristan Edis has also been involved in leading research on carbon abatement certificate markets and renewable energy through his time working at the Grattan Institute, Ernst & Young’s project finance advisory division, the Clean Energy Council and the Australian Government’s Greenhouse Office (which then became the Department of Climate Change).

Andrew Gray

Senior Project Manager, Power and Water Corporation

Solar Energy Transformation Project SETuP

ABSTRACT The Solar Energy Transformation Project (SETuP) will deliver 9 MW of solar across about 30 remote communities in the Northern Territory. These medium penetration hybrid power stations are designed to displace a minimum of 15% of diesel. So it’s OK to build them but how do you ensure they are still operating at optimum performance at year 20? This presentation will focus on the demonstrated lessons learnt from the firsts sites constructed, commissioned and handed over.

Andrew works for the Power and Water Corporation as a Senior Project Manager on the Northern Territory Solar Energy Transformation Project (SETuP). He has worked in renewable energy space for many years including utilising flywheels, wind turbines, hybrid solar diesel and wave energy. Initiatives include: •Antarctic programmes in Ross Island Antarctica to integrate three 330KW Enecon Wind Turbines. •The Nullagine and Marble Bar Solar Diesel Power Stations utilise short term energy storage provided by flywheels, to provide enough energy storage if the stations were affected by a cloud event •The Endesa and Red Electrica projects located in the Canary Islands providing short term energy storage from flywheels. The flywheel technologies were tested against lithium ion battery storage and super capacitors installations. • The Perth Wave Energy project was a world first to build a large scale pilot plant to provide grid quality power from waves; the system used large buoys tethered just below the ocean surface to capture the wave energy using hydraulic

accumulators.

Laurie Curro

General Manager Power System Services, Horizon Power

High Renewable Energy Penetration in Remote Power Systems Isolated island power systems are experiencing unprecedented demands for the connection of solar PV. This is currently seen as a threat to traditional utility models. As costs of renewable energy are decreasing, there is increasing complexity in the integration and the economics surrounding this. The realisation of existing investments in networks and generators is often shaping the discussions and way forward. The presentation will discuss the impact of disruptive technologies on islanded systems.

Laurie Curro holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from WAIT (now Curtin University) and a Master of Engineering Science (UWA) as well as Graduate Diploma Technology Management (Deakin). He has over 30 years’ experience working in the Power Transmission and Distribution industry, with particular interest in distribution and power system planning, distribution design, distribution reliability power quality, system operations and maintenance and smart grid planning. He has also established and managed a distribution control and fault management centre. Laurie is currently General Manager Power System Services at Horizon Power. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers and a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Thair Shakir Mahmoud

Planning Engineer, Western Power

Optimal Sizing of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Microgrids The energy industry is rapidly evolving to take advantage of renewable resources and Western Power is embracing new technologies that will improve service and reliability to our customers. New and improving technologies such as solar, wind, wave and most importantly batteries are changing the way we think about the delivery and storage of electricity. One of these developments is the microgrid, which is essentially a small scale power grid that can operate independently (in ‘island mode’) or connect with the main electrical grid – think of a small suburb, or estate, that shares electricity and the cost of the infrastructure. A microgrid needs to control the flow of electricity of low or medium voltage, but does not need connection to a centralised generation or transmission network. Western Power

has trialled the world’s first microgrid project that combines wave energy, solar (photovoltaic) energy, a desalination plant, and energy storage that connects to our large electricity network. Thair demonstrates extensive engineering experience focused on power systems planning and real-time operation. This includes experience in load, generation and microgrids grid connection, renewable energies, transmission networks planning and stability. This experience is supported by his academic research at the University of Tasmania and Edith Cowan University, including invitation to review international journals and conferences in the field of Energy Systems and Artificial Intelligence. Thair has previously held roles with Canegie Wave Energy and Deng Kai.

Simon Gamble

Manager Hybrid Off-Grid Solutions, Hydro Tasmania

Flinders Island Hybrid Energy Flinders Island is currently heavily reliant on expensive diesel fuel to supply the island’s electricity needs. That’s all about to change. Hydro Tasmania is in the final stages of delivering the Flinders Island "Hybrid Energy Hub" with completion expected Q4 2016. Once complete, the hybrid system will be capable of displacing up to 60% of the annual diesel fuel used on Flinders Island to generate electricity.The project involves the construction of an additional single wind turbine (located on the ridgeline above Lady Barron Road) and solar generation (built at the existing diesel power station), and the installation of enabling technology, such as flywheel and battery energy storage.

Simon is Manager for Hybrid Off-Grid Solutions at Hydro Tasmania overseeing the provision of advisory and implementation services to national and international clients. Simon led the world leading King Island Renewable Energy Integration Project, which involved the development of the world’s first megawatt class renewable hybrid island power system capable of 100% renewable operation. Simon’s team is currently nearing completion of the Flinders Island “Hybrid Energy Hub” project, which will see the development of a scalable modular solution for rapid, lower cost deployment of high renewable penetration hybrids. His team is also actively implementing projects for clients at Rottnest Island and Coober Pedy, Australia, and assisting clients with renewable integration across the Pacific. Simon was the 2010 Tasmanian Professional Fulbright Scholar and holds a B.E (first class honors) and M.Eng.Sci degrees from Adelaide University and an MBA from the Australian National Business School.

John Caruso

Project Engineering at Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) UAE-Pacific Partnership Fund Solar Diesel Hybrid Case Studies Masdar’s operational expertise and its extensive knowledge of renewable energy and clean technologies make us the ideal choice for project management consulting services, for both unconventional and bespoke projects. A further asset is our access to a large international network of former clients, partners, suppliers, governments and other related organizations. In May 2015 Masdar successfully inaugurated the LaKaRo Solar Fuel Saving Project. The Project consists of 3 x solar PV/diesel hybrid plants with fuel saver technology on the islands of Lakeba, Kadavu and Rotuma. One year later, in May 2016, Masdar inaugurated the Palau Solar Penetration and Water Access project consisting of 2 x Solar PV/diesel hybrid plants (among other project components) on the outer islands of Peleliu and

Angaur. Both were funded under the US$50 million UAE Pacific Partnership Fund consisting of projects in 11 of the sovereign South Pacific Island countries. The case studies will focus on the successes and technical challenges faced during the implementation of the Fiji and Palau projects. With the Fiji project now 1 year operational and the Palau just recently connected, both offer unique insights into high renewable energy penetrating grids and the challenges of seamlessly integrating Solar PV, low-load diesel generators and fuel saver technology. A Mechanical Engineering graduate from McMaster University, Canada, John Caruso is an expert in sustainable energy engineering and project implementation. His expertise in the field include solar photovoltaics, wind, water treatment and desalination, renewable/diesel hybrid power plants and renewable energy with battery storage. His portfolio in energy and sustainability includes, implementation of the UAE Pacific Partnership Fund, and over 5 MW of commercial rooftop solar projects and one 36 MW grid connected Solar PV supporting the Ontario FiT.

Sohail Hasnie

Asian Development Bank, Principal Energy Specialist Off-grid opportunities in Asia ADB, based in Manila, is dedicated to reducing poverty in Asia and the Pacific through inclusive economic growth, environmentally sustainable growth, and regional integration. Established in 1966, ADB in December 2016 will mark 50 years of development partnership in the region. It is owned by 67 members—48 from the region. In 2015, ADB assistance totaled $27.2 billion, including cofinancing of $10.7 billion. ADB invested $2.5 billion in clean energy projects across Asia and the Pacific in 2015. These investments will result in 618 megawatts of additional capacity generated from renewable energy, 4.5 terawatt-hours in electricity savings.

Sohail is a firm believer that the solution to climate change lies in new technology, and has applied new technology to many ADB projects as an energy specialist since 2001 in Afghanistan, Cambodia, PRC, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Mongolia, among other Asian countries. His current interests are innovation in development using electric cars, off-grid DC supply, lithium-ion batteries, energy efficiency and super efficient appliances. With an academic background in engineering, and a master's degree from Melbourne Business School, before joining ADB he worked on wholesale electricity market design, pricing regulation, energy efficiency and demand management for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, and the Office of the Regulator-General (now the Essential Services Commission) in Melbourne, Australia.

Francisco Gafaro

International Renewable Energy Agency

Planning the operation of grids in Small Island Developing States. The transition of the power sector towards a renewable energy based electricity supply requires in many cases the integration of high shares of non-conventional generation into the existing infrastructure. Changes in the physical characteristics and the conditions to operate these grids are consequently introduced. The technical challenges associated with these changes have particular impact in islands, where the grids are small and the flexibility that is offered by system interconnection is not available. Successful integration experiences in islands have demonstrated that these challenges can be overcome. Reliable and efficient supply of electricity is possible, if a consistent planning process, considering the particularities of each

island and the links between different sectors and stakeholders, takes place. Through renewable energy roadmaps, grid integration studies and technical trainings IRENA has supported the planning of the transformation of the electricity systems in Small Island Developing States at a global level. In this presentation IRENA will share the lessons learned within its work and its vision of the deployment of renewable energies in island states for the following years. Francisco Gafaro works as Programme Officer in the Renewable Energy Agency IRENA since May 2014, coordinating different projects of technical assistance to developing countries, facilitating the integration of renewable energies into the electricity grid. He is holds a Bachelor degree on electrical engineering from the Universidad de Los Andes in Colombia and a M.Sc. In Electrical Power Engineer from the RWTH-Aachen in Germany. He has more than 12 years of experience in the power sector, working in technical topics related to planning and operation of transmission and distribution networks and analyzing the impacts of RE.

Heike Merkel

Project and Data Manager, Alaska Center for Energy and Power Energy Storage System Assessment for Cordova, Alaska Fostering development of innovative solutions to Alaska’s energy challenges through applied energy research at the University of Alaska. The Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) is an applied energy research program based at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. ACEP provides leadership in developing energy systems for islanded, non-integrated electric grids and their

associated oil-based heating systems. Integration is a central feature of our program. ACEP develops energy systems for islanded non-integrated grids. My job responsibilities include project management for research projects and business contracts by providing assistance with logistics of day-to-day operations, procurement of materials, scheduling tasks and general project oversight and cost management. Furthermore, I am responsible for data management at ACEP. We collect data, perform quality control on the data and then provide data to interested parties. In this context we developed and maintain an online database with resolution powerhouse data throughout the state (acep.arsc.edu). The database will be expanded in the future as more data become available.

Richard Rocheleau

HNEI Director, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute

Hawaii’s 100% Renewable Energy Goals: Status and Issues Although the Hawaiian Islands are blessed with an abundance of renewable energy sources including excellent solar and wind resources, and have the nation’s most aggressive renewable energy standards, the state still rely heavily on fossil fuels for electricity generation. With isolated (unconnected) island grids and sparse systems on some islands, integration of the intermittent renewable generation systems has been challenging. The Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI) at the University of Hawaii has initiated an integrated effort involving modeling, testing, and demonstration to identify and validate pathways to higher renewable integration. In this talk, I will discuss the analysis being used to identify strategic paths forward and will describe several projects currently underway including the Maui Smart Grid Demonstration Project, the Smart Grid Inverter Project and several grid-scale battery energy storage projects.

Richard Rocheleau (PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of DE), has over 35 years of experience in renewable energy, with an emphasis in the areas of photovoltaics, hydrogen fuel cells, and energy systems. Dr. Rocheleau joined the faculty of the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute at the University of Hawaii in 1988 and was appointed Director in 2000. Under his direction, the Institute is leading the development of public‐private partnerships focused on the development, testing and integration of alternative energy technologies into the electrical grid. HNEI has major funding from the US Department of Energy and the Office of Naval Research. Dr. Rocheleau was also successful in positioning the Institute to receive a portion of the ‘barrel tax’, established by the Hawaii State Legislature supporting studies for integration of renewable energy technologies into the grid intended to assist the state to meet its aggressive renewable energy portfolio goals.

James Hamilton

Researcher, University of Tasmania

King Island Low Load Diesel Factory Acceptance Testing

King Isand is host to an innovative Low Load Diesel (LLD) pilot program from Q1 2017. The project is a research collaboration between the University of Tasmania, the Office of Navy Research (US) and Hydro Tasmania. The pilot program will explore the long term operational impact of sustained LLD application within a isolated hybrid power system.

King Island represents a world leading hybrid renewable demonstration site, incorporating wind, solar, battery storage, diesel UPS, dynamic frequency control and most recently LLD technologies. King Island has set a number of records including a sustained and stable diesel off capability, in addition to hosting Australia’s largest battery energy storage system. This presentation will present Factory Acceptance Test results for the recently procured King Island LLD generator set. James Hamilton is a researcher at the University of Tasmania, leading implementation of a King Island low load diesel research pilot. He has formerly held roles as director of Joule Logic, a specialist renewable energy IPP and consultancy who develop, deliver and own embedded wind power systems across Australia (including Flinders Island), as Senior Commercial Engineer with Windlab Systems, and as a Technical Engineer with Roaring 40s and Rio Tinto. James has worked within the renewable sector for over a decade, across roles in Australia, Indian, China and South Africa.

Simon Franklin

Engineering Manager. IT Power (ITP)

Lithium Ion Battery Test Centre The ARENA-funded Lithium Ion Battery Test Centre compares various lithium-ion battery chemistries and products available in the Australian market against claims made by manufacturers.The lithium-ion battery test centre conducts accelerated testing of batteries for “typical” Australian conditions. ITP will cycle the batteries up to three times a day for three years to simulate nine years worth of “normal” daily cycling of the batteries. ITP will monitor the capacity of the batteries tested over this period to assess their performance.

Simon Franklin is Engineering Manager with ITP. He has over 9 years’ experience in the Australian energy sector, working on large and commercial scale grid-connected renewable energy systems, hybrid off-grid power stations, financial modelling and PV system performance modelling. He has strong background in renewable energy and is an experienced project manager. Prior to joining ITP he was an Electrical Engineer with Connell Wagner (Aurecon) and has also worked with the CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies.

Andrew Daka

Executive Director, Pacific Power Association

Pacific Panel Session The PPA is an inter-governmental agency and member of the Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (CROP) to promote the direct cooperation of the Pacific island power utilities in technical training, exchange of information, sharing of senior management and engineering expertise and other activities of benefit to the members. The PPA’s objective is to improve the quality of power in the region through a cooperative effort among the utilities, private sector and regional aid donors. The PPA’s members pool their resources and expertise for their common benefit, gain international representation and improve access to international power sector assistance programmes.

Andrew Daka is currently Executive Director of the Pacific Power Association (PPA) an inter-governmental agency and member of the Council of Regional Organizations in the Pacific (CROP) to promote the direct cooperation of the Pacific island power utilities in engineering expertise, technical training, exchange of information, sharing of senior management and and other activities of benefit to the members. The PPA’s objective is to improve the quality of power in the region through a cooperative effort among the utilities, private sector and regional aid donors. The PPA provides direct links between the private sector and member utilities to improve private sector services and thus make their presence in the region more productive.

Mark Waite

CEO, Chuuk Public Utility Corporation

Pacific Panel Session CPUC exists to serve the people of Chuuk State – as a reliable and knowledgeable service provider of power, water and wastewater solutions for the state of Chuuk. The profits we generate will be used to expand our services and through our actions we will create the conditions to attract overseas investment to our islands; including the North REP Project cluster, contributing to the goal of 450kW of PV over the next few years.

Mark is a Director of the Pacific Power Association, a fellow of the Thai Institute of Directors and a Chartered Engineer. Mark has overseen transformation to the power, water and sewerage services for Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia, primarily leading CPUC recovery from a loss making entity to a cash flow positive and reliable utility. Mark is a champion for renewable energy integration, having previously served as an international consultant to the Asian Development Bank

Sidney Kilmete

Renewable Energy Technician,Pohnpei Utilities Corporation (P.U.C.)

Pacific Panel Session

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is a grouping of 607 small islands in the Western Pacific about 2,500 miles southwest of Hawaii, lying just above the Equator. Generally speaking, FSM comprises what is known as the Eastern and Western Caroline Islands. While the country's total land area amounts to only 270.8 square miles, it occupies more than one million square miles of the Pacific ocean, and ranges 1,700 miles from East (Kosrae) to West (Yap)- Each of the four States centers around one or more "high islands." and all but Kosrae include numerous atolls.

Chuuk State has a total land area of 492 square miles and includes seven major island groups. Pohnpei State has 133.4 square miles of land area, of which 130 is accounted for by Pohnpei island, the largest in FSM. Yap State is made up of 4 large islands, 7 small islands and 134 atolls, with a total land area of 45.6 square miles- Kosrae is essentially one high island of 42.3 square miles.

FSM enjoys a tropical climate, with relatively even, warm temperatures throughout the year. Rainfall is generally plentiful, and Pohnpei reputedly is one of the wettest places on Earth, with up to 330 inches of rain per year. Sidney is a renewable energy technitian for Pohnpei Utilities Corporation, where he has worked since 1994. He is accountable for Solar PV design and installation, line maintenance and meter calibration and audit.

Hemant Kumar

Planning Engineer, Solomon Power

Pacific Panel Session The four key challenges for Solomon Power in the future are effective and efficient delivery of the SBD 1 Billion capital programme, development and sustenance of human capital, increasing the footprint of the electricity network and to offer electricity at lower prices. Solomon Power are conscious of the high cost of electricity in Solomon Islands due to our heavy reliance on diesel and are therefore actively working with all our stakeholders to pursue initiatives to bring down the price of electricity. We hope the renewable energy proposals on the table, on completion, will assist Solomon Power to reduce the price of electricity.This includes the recent commisioning of the 1MW Hendeson solar farm, 150kW Buala mini-Hydro and upgrade to he Honiara and Lungga power stations.

Hemant Kumar is a Chartered Electrical Engineer with more than 28 years of experience in the Power Industry in Australia, New Zealand and in the South Pacific. He has held senior management roles while working for electricity distribution, transmission and generation utilities. His roles included Team leadership, Planning Manager/Engineer, Network Development Manager, Standards Manager, Design Manager, Project Manager, and Contracts Manager/Engineer. He has led an amalgamation of several design standards. He has been responsible for development of asset management plans, network planning, and optimization and capital expenditure programs. He also has several years of electricity network management experience including planning, operational, development of business case to the board and development of asset management plans.

Tama Heather

Renewable Energy Engineer, Te Aponga Uira (Cook Islands)

Pacific Panel Session Te Aponga Uira (TAU) is responsible for the generation, distribution and retailing of electricity on the island of Rarotonga, Cook Islands. The power utility provides 90% of the Cook Islands electricity demand. TAU, as a Government Business Enterprise takes its lead for the direction of its strategic operations aligned to the policy directives of the Government of the Cook Islands as its sole shareholder. TAU is working on developing and managing a network potentially 100% powered by the sun with generation owned by both the utility and the private sector. “This is no easy feat and there is no template to follow, we are pioneering new frontiers for renewable energy on a global stage and the world is watching with keen interest,” according to Timoti. From the perspective of the TAU Board, there is an opportunity for every Cook Islander to be involved in this emerging market, whether as users or suppliers. TAU has certainly seen a huge interest over the last few months in private solar installations feeding directly into the grid and many would have seen these facilities being built around the island. Currently, 14% of electricity on Rarotonga sourced through solar, with the need to expand by around 20% per year towards 2020, if the national targets are to be achieved.

The IPS orgnaising committee would also like to welcome and acknowledge a range of other Pacfic Utilities delegates in attendence at IPS Connect 2016 including:

Electric Power Corporation, Samoa

Tuvalu Electricity Corporation

Te Aponga Uira (TAU), Cook Islands

Pohnpei Utilities Corporation (PUC), [Federated States of Micronesia]

Tonga Power Limited, Tonga

Public Utilities Board (PUB), Kiribati

Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA), Fiji

Solomon Power

IPS CONNECT FLINDERS ISLAND ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Chair: Professor Michael Negnevitsky – University of Tasmania Members: Simon Gamble – Hydro Tasmania James Hamilton – University of Tasmania Xiaolin Wang – University of Tasmania

Marc White – Goanna Energy Amanda Ashworth - Entura

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT: Meetings PLUS Phil Holmes, E-mail: wise.phil@bigpond.com, Tel: 0407702212 For enquires regarding presentations: Professor Michael Negnevitsky, IPS CONNECT Chair, University of Tasmania, Private Bag 65, Hobart TAS 7001 Australia, Tel: +61 3 6226 7613, E-mail: Michael.Negnevitsky@utas.edu.au.