Summary: Approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide lack access to the electricity grid. This form of energy poverty disproportionately afflicts those living in less economically developed countries, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. Achieving universal electrification through grid extension is optimistically decades away and might never be a viable option in rural areas. Instead, many communities will rely on off-grid electricity solutions in the form of renewable energy-powered microgrids. This presentation describes the role of microgrids and other off-grid solutions in providing electricity access. Technical design examples from microgrids in Zambia will presented. Parking: Please park in front lot, free & open space parkingPSE employees: please park in gated area to maximize open parking space Speaker(s): Dr. Henry Louie, Daniel Nausner Agenda: 6:00 pm – Networking and Light Refreshments 6:45 pm – Introductions and Technical Talk and Demo 8:00 pm – Adjourn Location: Room: Columbia & Bennett Room 13230 SE 32nd St Bellevue, Washington 98005