UWIG Spring Technical Workshop and Annual Meeting
A Lone Star View of Wind Integration

April 16-18, 2008 - Fort Worth, Texas

Advance Registration for this Event has Ended - We will accept a limited number of registrations on site - send e-mail to info@uwig.org to inquire

Download the Agenda

Please note that the room block has expired - reservations are being accepted on a space-available basis

Agendas for the User Group Meetings have been posted - see below

The 2008 UWIG Spring Technical Workshop will provide attendees with a global perspective on the status of wind in utility systems in the United States and other countries. The agenda, on wind integration, application, and operation on utility power systems, includes topics on industry and technology developments, operating experience with wind, as well as updates on large-scale and island power system wind integration studies. This series of events will include meetings of the UWIG User Groups, the 2008 UWIG Membership Meeting and a reception featuring the presentation of the UWIG Annual Achievement Awards.

Located in the heart of the Lone Star State and convenient to DFW and Love Field airports, Fort Worth offers a prime location for the workshop, plus a wealth of activities. The Hilton Fort Worth, where the workshop will take place, is centrally located in the downtown area with easy access to dining and nightlife. Click here for more information about Fort Worth and things to do. The Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival will take place April 17-20 in the downtown area adjacent to the hotel. Click here for more information on this event.

Events Schedule

UWIG User Group Meetings (UWIG members and invited guests only) – April 16, Hilton Fort Worth. Meetings cover:

The Wind Turbine Operations & Maintenance User Group meeting will take place on April 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Irving, Texas and is open only to UWIG members who own or operate turbines. Click here for more information on this user group.

Technical Workshop – April 17-18, Hilton Fort Worth. Topics include:

  • Real-world operating experience with wind
  • Wind turbine technology updates
  • Wind integration studies
  • Island power system wind integration studies
  • Industry updates

UWIG Annual Membership Meeting - April 18, Hilton Fort Worth. Open to UWIG members and invited guests - download the meeting agenda.

Site Tours - April 18 from 1 pm to 6 pm. Attendees can register for one tour or the other, but not both.

  • Clipper Windpower/BP Alternative Energy Silver Star I Wind Power Project. This 60 MW project, located near Stephenville, Texas, features the Clipper Liberty 2.5 turbines and one of the first chances for participants to see the Liberty machines.
  • Oncor Electric Delivery’s Transmission Grid Management Operating Center. Located in Dallas, Texas, this provides a technical tour option for those with time constraints due to travel or who would like to see a system operations facility.

Who Should Attend

  • Utilities, transmission system owners and operators, wind turbine vendors, project developers, and other stakeholders in regions already active in wind and/or considering adding wind generation to their systems.
  • UWIG members and utility managers, project engineers, developers and others wanting to learn more about wind power projects.
  • RTO/ISO and system operations personnel, and transmission system planners.
  • Regulatory personnel and elected officials interested in wind power project development.

Accommodations

All meeting functions except for the Wind Turbine Operations & Maintenance Users Group web site will be held at this site:

Hilton Fort Worth
815 Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
1-817-870-2100 or 1-800-HILTONS
Visit the official hotel web site

The group block has expired and rooms are available the nights of April 16 and 17 on a space- available basis at the standard rate.

The Turbine Operations & Maintenance Users Group meeting will be held at the:

Hilton Garden Inn DFW Airport South
2001 Valley View Lane
Irving, Texas 75061
1-972-313-2800
Visit the official hotel web site

Meeting Registration

On-line registration with credit card payment is now available. Note that registration for the Turbine Operations & Maintenance Users Group will be conducted separately and by invitation only (send e-mail to info@uwig.org for details). All registrations will be confirmed via e-mail upon receipt if a valid e-mail address is provided.

$450 – Technical Workshop (UWIG Members)

$600 – Technical Workshop (Non-members)

$250 – User Group Meetings (Members and invited guests ONLY)

$250 – Speaker fee (Members and Non-members)

$100 – Silver Star I Wind Plant Tour or Oncor Operations Center Tour

Rates will increase by $100 after April 10

For additional information contact:

Sandy Smith
Utility Wind Integration Group
Phone: (865) 691-5540, ext. 141
Fax: (865) 691-5046
E-mail: sandy@uwig.org

Cancellations and Refunds

All requests for refunds must be submitted to UWIG in writing.

Requests received by April 10 - receive refund less $75 administrative fee.

Requests received by April 14 - receive refund less $200 administrative fee.

Unless there are extreme circumstances, no refunds will be made for cancellations received after April 14 or for no-shows.

Registrants who have not paid by April 10 will need to make arrangements to pay in advance via credit card or risk having their registrations cancelled.

Credit for Attendance

1.2 Continuing Education Units will be awarded to attendees. More details will be available on site.

For more information, please send e-mail to info@uwig.org

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