Chemical Consultants Network ZOOM MEETING

RENEWABLE ENERGY ON THE ELECTRIC GRID

IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT

David Walter, Director of Marine Operations for University of Delaware

DATE & TIME: November 12, 2025 6:30 PM

Abstract: This presentation will provide an overview of the electric grid and the various forms of electrical generation that power it. Using traditional forms of generation, e.g. natural gas and coal, as a baseline, we will compare the costs and operational limitations of installing alternative generation technologies, such as solar, wind, geothermal, and nuclear utilizing the concept of levelized cost of electricity (LCOE). The effects of large-scale storage technologies, data centers, and public policy on the needs of the grid will also be discussed.

Biography: David Walter is currently the Director of Marine Operations for University of Delaware. Prior to this role, he worked at the Department of Energy as the sector lead for renewables at the Loan Programs Office and a technology manager for grid integration research in the Solar Energy Technologies Office. David earned a B.S. in Ocean Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and is a licensed professional engineer (PE) and project management professional (PMP).

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Location:  Online via Zoom! (registration required)