Utility-Scale PV
Variability Workshop

October 7, 2009 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Co-hosted by UWIG in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Renewable Energy laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratories

Advance Registration is closed - please register on site

Agenda

The goal of this event is to improve understanding of photovoltaic (PV) plant variability and its impact on utility planning and operations. The workshop is targeted towards PV developers, utilities, the U.S. Department of Energy and its laboratories, consultants, and other stakeholders.

This event is being held in co-location with the Utility Wind Integration Group's Fall Technical Workshop on October 8 and 9. Participants of this workshop are welcome to attend the Fall Workshop. Click here for more information.

Accommodations

The workshop will be held at this location:

Cedar Rapids Marriott
1200 Collins Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1-800-396-2153 or 1-319-393-6600
Click here to make a reservation online

Please mention the reservation code Utility Wind Tech to receive the group rate of $129 per night plus all applicable taxes. The group block has expired, but the hotel is continuing to honor the rate on a space-available basis.

Getting to Cedar Rapids and the Marriott

Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Airport is the closest airport, however flights can be limited and airfare is expensive. Attendees may want to consider Quad City International Airport, which is about an hour and a half drive from Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids Marriott offers a complimentary shuttle from and to Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa Airport.

Meeting Registration

Registration for this event is now only available on site. All registrations will be confirmed via e-mail upon receipt if a valid e-mail address is provided. The registration fee is $250 and covers breakfast, morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch.

Individuals having any questions about registration should contact:

Sandy Smith
Utility Wind Integration Group
Phone: (865) 218-4600, ext. 6141
Fax: (865) 218-8999
E-mail: sandy@uwig.org

Cancellations and Refunds

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

Requests received by September 30 - receive refund less $75 administrative fee.

Requests received by October 6 - receive refund less $125 administrative fee.

Unless there are extreme circumstances, no refunds will be made for cancellations received after October 6 or for no-shows.

Registrants who have not paid by October 1 will need to make arrangements to pay in advance via credit card or risk having their registrations cancelled.