Columbus, OH—What are the trends in the world’s energy markets? Microsoft hopes to illuminate its clients in Prague.
To that end, they’ve called upon Battelle President of Energy Technology Don McConnell, who will be one of the main presenters at the Microsoft 2008 Utility Summit in Prague, Czech Republic on March 28.
The summit will address the challenges facing utilities, including green energy strategies, smart metering, corporate governance, maximizing shareholder value and other related topics.
McConnell’s presentation, entitled “Challenges and Opportunities in Global Energy Markets,” will examine the dynamics of energy markets and their driving forces of rapid growth of affordable energy demands, increased use of electricity and the issues of addressing climate change. McConnell will discuss current market demands and the long-term trends in energy markets as well as the implications of utility strategies and responses.
Battelle is the world’s largest non-profit independent research and development organization, providing innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing needs through its four global businesses: Laboratory Management, National Security, Energy Technology, and Health and Life Sciences. It advances scientific discovery and application by conducting $4 billion in global R&D annually through contract research, laboratory management and technology commercialization. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle oversees 20,400 employees in more than 120 locations worldwide, including seven national laboratories which Battelle manages or co-manages for the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Battelle also is one of the nation’s leading charitable trusts focusing on societal and economic impact and actively supporting and promoting science and math education.
Battelle’s Global Energy Technology business unit translates Battelle’s basic and applied energy R&D base into innovative commercial solutions, products and services. Including the operations of national laboratories, Battelle oversees nearly $900 million annually in energy-related research contributing to advances in climate change solutions, bio-energy, fuel cells, nuclear power, and energy infrastructure.
For more information, visit www.battelle.org or contact Media Relations Specialist T.R. Massey at masseytr@battelle.org or (614) 424-5544
