Cluster 🌐 Microgrids & DERs: Democratizing the Microgrid — How Open Technology is Rewriting Energy Access

Join us for an enlightening session on how open technology is revolutionizing energy access! 🌍💡

Arila Barnes, a leader in energy technology and founder of Energy IoT Open Source (EIOT), presents a new model for microgrids that communities can deploy and evolve independently, breaking free from traditional barriers. Learn how open-source innovation can reduce costs, eliminate stranded assets, and empower local communities to take ownership of their energy solutions.

This session intends to address the pressing need for 160,000 mini-grids across Africa and tackle the $91B capital gap projected by 2030.

Featured Speaker: Arila Barnes

Arila brings extensive expertise in enterprise architecture and Industrial IoT and is passionate about democratizing clean energy technology. With a rich background at companies like GE Renewables and Utilidata, she’s dedicated to fostering the next generation of climate tech talent.

This Cluseter Meetup provides:

• Mingling, Name Tags + Snacks 🥨
• Welcome + Introductions ✨
• 30-Minute Talk on the latest in energy technology 🔍
• Small Group Chats 🛠️ – Share your tech experiments and discuss challenges
• Open Networking to connect with like-minded participants 🌐

About 9Zero: We are a members-only community of innovators and investors working together to accelerate climate solutions. Apply to join at www.9Zero.com.

Get ready for an engaging experience at the 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub! 🌱

For more details, check out the ticket information here! 🎟️