International Technology Forum for Power System Operators and Owners

ISOLATED POWER SYSTEM CONNECT

Isolated Power System (IPS) Connect provides a unique opportunity for industry, academia and international experts working in the field of remote area power supply and isolated power systems to connect, discuss and share their ideas, present results, reflect on past experiences and discuss future projects.

Isolated Power System (IPS) Connect serves to engage, educate and empower isolated communities to embrace renewable and enabling technologies. Participants all share a common goal to reduce diesel fuel reliance, with the forum used to knowledge share, mentor and workshop innovative solutions and investment case studies. The IPS format includes professional development, problem
curation and workshop formats to deliver an immersive and inclusive experience to all delegates. Hosted within a world class power system, participants return with energy, ideas, contacts and support to facilitate their own journey to energy independence.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Engineers
• IPS Owners and Operators
• Government Representatives
• Policy Makers
• Aid Agencies
• Utilities
• Climate Change Advocacy Groups

IPS CONNECT 2020 moved to 2021

IPS Connect 2020 was due to be held from 27 to 31 July at the Cordova Conference Centre in Cordova, Alaska, US.

Due to COVID19 the conference will be deferred to 2021. Updates will be provided as planning  proceeds.

VENUE

Cordova Center 
601 1st St, Cordova
AK 99574, United States

USEFUL LINKS

The following links have useful information about visiting Cordova:

• Cordova Chamber of Commerce, https://cordovachamber.com/
• http://www.thecordovacenter.com/
• http://www.visitcordovaalaska.org/
• Alaska Air, https://www.alaskaair.com/
• Alaska State Ferry, FerryAlaska.com

2021 IPS CONNECT COMMITTEE

Chair:

• Professor Michael Negnevitsky
  University of Tasmania

Committee:

• Dr James Hamilton
  Centre for Renewable Energy and Power Systems, University of Tasmania
• Gwen Holdmann
  University of Alaska
• Meera Kohler
  Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
• Clay Koplin
  Cordova Electric Cooperative
• George Roe
  University of Alaska
• Chris Rose
  Renewable Energy Alaska Project

IPS PAST CONFERENCES

2019
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

• 2019 Home Page
• 2019 Program

2018
Maui, Hawaii, USA

• 2018 program and slides

2017
Rottnest Island, Western Australia

• 2017 program, presentations & photos

2016
Flinders Island, Tasmania, Australia

• 2016 program,  presentations & photos

2015
King Island, Tasmania, Australia

PAST ORGANISATIONS ATTENDING OR SUPPORTING IPS CONNECT INCLUDE:

• Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
• Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI)
• Synergy
• Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES)
• Goanna Energy Consulting
• University of Tasmania
• Enercon
• Innovus Power
• Unelco Engie
• Power and Water Corporation
• RCR Tolminson
• Chuuk Public Utility Corporation (CPUC)
• Masdar
• EFL
• Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• Regen Power
• International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
• Magellan Power
• UTAS Centre for Renewable Energy & Power Systems
• Western Power
• Australian Antarctic Division
• TAU
• UPC Renewables
• Energy Queensland
• JUWI

• Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
• Pacific Power Association
• Renewable Energy Systems (RES)
• Goldwind
• Office of Naval Research
• World Bank
• Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP)
• Horizon Power
• International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• ITP Renewables
• Energy Developments
• Territory Generation
• MEB
• TasNetworks
• Entura
• Clean Energy Council
• Solomon Power
• Hydro Tasmania
• Rocky Mountain Institute
• Carbon War Room
• Tonga Power Limited
• Carnegie Clean Energy
• Power Ledger
• TEC