Event Detail




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, solar, and energy storage equipment.

COVID Safety & Policy: ESIG leadership strongly recommends that all attendees be fully vaccinated, but we will not require verification.

Masks recommended: wear a mask based on your personal preference, informed by your personal level of risk, per the CDC current guidelines.

Before leaving home, evaluate your own health and that of people you are in close contact with; contact ryan@esig.energy immediately if you have concerns and of course, stay home if you feel sick. We will issue a full refund if you are sick and unable to attend.


Schedule of Events

Tuesday, September 13
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Solar Roundtable (in-person)

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Balance of Plant Roundtable (in-person)

Wednesday, September 14
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Plenary Session: Advancing State-of-the-Art of Blade Repairs (in-person)
This fall, we will discuss blade repairs and maintenance practices. We have a great lineup of speakers who will discuss:

  • Practical application of theory on when to repair blades.
  • What it takes to achieve a high-quality blade repair.
  • Limitations of inspection before and after repair.
  • Lessons learned from extensive repair campaigns.

Let out your inner composites geek, and join us for a good discussion on blade maintenance!

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. GE 1x Roundtable (in-person)

3:00 - 5:00 p.m. GE 2x Roundtable (in-person)

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception

Thursday, September 15

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Siemens Roundtable (in-person)

8:00 - 11:00 a.m. SGRE 3.X + Roundtable (in-person)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Vestas V-100+ Roundtable (in-person) lunch in room

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Gamesa Roundtable (in-person) lunch in room

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Vestas Legacy Roundtable (in-person)

2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Clipper Roundtable (in-person)
 

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 rates are available until Friday, August 26.


Accommodations

We're excited to stay at the Omni Severin Hotel located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

The special ESIG room rate is $199 per night. The deadline to make your reservation is August 29, 2022.

Click here to make your hotel reservation.

**We encourage you to make your reservation as soon as possible, as we expect our room block to fill fast. If you are considering attending, we strongly encourage you to make your reservation. You can always cancel your reservation with the hotel up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled arrival without penalty.**

Please Note: We have a limited amount of rooms available at the government per diem rate. If you need a room at this rate, please contact Ryan Willis at ryan@esig.energy to make arrangements.


Cancellations and Refunds

All registration cancellations and requests for refunds of registration fees must be submitted to Ryan Willis (ryan@esig.energy) by September 8 to receive a full refund.