Seminar on decentralized rural electrification with community priorities
June Lukuyu will give a presentation on decentralized rural electrification with community priorities.
Join us for a seminar to learn about how best to align technologies with community priorities.
As decentralized energy solutions, such as microgrids and standalone systems, gain prominence in rural electrification planning efforts òòò½´«Ã½ly, challenges remain to ensure demand growth and reducing high system costs.
, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Washington, will present a participatory, community-driven model for rural electrification that centers local needs and participation, offering an alternative to conventional technology-first approaches.
The presentation is part of a three-seminar series on marine energy and rural electrification. The series, co-sponsored by ACEP and the Pacific Marine Energy Center, explores perspectives on rural electrification and community priorities, co-development and governance through the lens of marine energy, including riverine and coastal wave energy.
When: 2-3 p.m. AKDT, Thursday, May 8
Where:
The is a research consortium spanning three universities — University of òòò½´«Ã½ Fairbanks, University of Washington and Oregon State University — on a mission to responsibly advance marine energy.
The last seminar of the series will be:
June 5: Marine energy and infrastructure, governance and electrification challenges facing coastal communities