2025 Dialog: Sustainable Grid Infrastructure
Twentieth Annual Dialog on Sustainability: Sustainable Grid Infrastructure
Saturday, July 19, 2025
The Consortium for Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability (CESAS) at Kansas State University and its partners will host the Twentieth Annual Dialog on Sustainability: Sustainable Grid Infrastructure on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 9am to 11am CT.
Participate in this FREE virtual webinar hosted on zoom by registering though the link in the invite here:
View more information for the invitation to attend the dialog here.
A recording of the webinar will be available post event, check back for the recording if you are unable to attend!
This year’s dialog will focus on maintaining a stable electric grid powered primarily by renewable energy, especially during peak demand periods. Key discussion points include:
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Integrating battery storage to manage peak loads.
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Strategically using renewables for battery charging and hydrogen production.
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Leveraging battery swapping to optimize charging during periods of high renewable availability.
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Using batteries as distributed energy resources to support grid stability.
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Addressing increased winter demand from electrified heating systems like heat pumps.
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Emphasizing the need for a resilient, flexible grid to ensure reliability year-round.