Our Mission

MRES is a catalyst, equitably advancing a sustainable low-carbon society
and a renewable energy economy through education, leadership and example.

March Speaker Series

Solar Plus Energy Storage at Utility Scale

Renewable energy systems including battery technology continue to evolve with enhanced design and affordability. Connexus Energy has deployed grid scale battery systems, both coupled with solar farms and direct interconnection to power substation. This session will cover use cases, project planning, operations of these facilities, and potential application to renewable and sustainability practices.

About the Speaker:

Tom Guttormson
Principal Technology Engineer
Connexus Energy

Tom Guttormson is Principal Technology Engineer for Connexus Energy and is part of the Power Supply team. He has led deployments of the company’s grid scale solar and storage projects, served as technology lead for interconnection of distributed energy resources to the power grid, along with electrical system planning for many years. Tom has a BSEE from NDSU, an MBA in Technology Management, and is a registered PE in MN.