The ESIG Operations & Maintenance Users Group provides an industry-leading forum for people working with wind and solar generation equipment to network, share experiences, and learn up-to-date knowledge on technical topics.
The workshop will feature a plenary session as well as manufacturer-specific roundtables. The roundtables provide the opportunity for frank and open discussion among users, who share their information, knowledge and experience. Participation in the roundtables is limited to employees of ESIG member organizations that own, operate, or maintain wind generation equipment.
COVID Safety & Policy: ESIG leadership has decided that all participants of the meeting will be required to be fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination will be required during online registration.
Masks will be optional for participants during the event. For additional explanation of these policies along with other measures being taken to ensure the health, safety and well-being of our attendees, please click here.
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, March 15
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Solar O&M Roundtable (offered in-person & online)
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Balance of Plant Roundtable (offered in-person & online)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Siemens Roundtable (offered in-person & online)
Wednesday, March 16
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Plenary Session - Plant Controls (offered in-person only)
ESIG is excited to bring the O&M User Group a plenary session on plant controls! We will hear from speakers with experience on problems with modelling and controlling inter-plant harmonics, dive into design and operations of hybrid plant controls, and learn about advances in control systems. Bring your inner control freak and join us for the discussion!
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. GE 2x Roundtable (offered in-person & online)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. GE 1x (offered in-person & online)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Networking & Awards Reception
Thursday, March 17
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Clipper Roundtable (offered in-person & online)
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Gamesa Roundtable (offered in-person & online)
*A boxed lunch will be provided to attendees
About the Roundtables
The heart of the meeting consists of manufacturer-specific roundtables for user group members only. The format consists of open discussions, moderated by Roundtable Chairpersons, centered on a specific wind turbine component or specific model of wind turbine. The Roundtables provide the opportunity for frank and open discussion among users, who share their information, knowledge and experience.
Participation in the Roundtables is limited to employees of ESIG member organizations that own, operate, or maintain wind generation equipment.
Meeting Rates
Early Bird pricing has been extended to March 4, 2022.
Please note: Those registering as a Virtual Roundtable Participant will receive registration links for each of the roundtables prior to the workshop.
Accommodations
The meeting will be held at:
Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa
3800 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
Main Tel: 520-742-6000
www.marriott.com/tuswi
The group rate is USD $179.00 per night plus tax. The hotel has agreed to waive the resort fee.
The room block expires Friday, March 4, 2022.
A limited number of per diem rooms are available. Please email sandy@esig.energy to inquire about these.
To make your reservation click here: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1608582659565&key=GRP&app=resvlink.
Cancellations and Refunds
All registration cancellations and requests for refunds of registration fees must be submitted to Sandy Smith at sandy@esig.energy by March 11 to receive a full refund.
Credit for Attendance
Continuing Education Units will be available to attendees of this event. Information will be available on site.
