Gustavo Cezar on building a more resilient electricity grid Gustavo Cezar, an energy systems engineer at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, works on integrating distributed energy resources into the electric grid and understanding their impact on grid stability and operations. He bridges the gap between advanced energy research and real-world applications, particularly in the agricultural sector. "This includes various technologies and devices such as solar, batteries, generators, electric vehicles; general electric loads such as water heaters, thermostats, electric motors; and electric meters and sensors," says Cezar. "For example, we want to understand how electric vehicles and related California policies affect the day-to-day activities of people, their behavior, and how they impact the electric grid. Cezar emphasizes the importance of field deployments to test technologies beyond simulations, ensuring they address real-world constraints. His approach aims to move towards a less fossil fuel-dependent grid system while maintaining reliability. SLAC collaborates closely with Stanford University, where Cezar earned his PhD, especially on sustainable energy research. Cezar's interest in sustainability developed unexpectedly, evolving from his work on combustion engines to smart grids and power systems. He stresses the importance of developing sustainable technologies that are practical and reliable for all users, especially those in non-urban areas who heavily depend on electricity. Cezar believes in finding multiple complementary solutions to sustainability challenges rather than a single universal approach. "We are not pushing 100% renewable energy," he says. "Our approach is to move toward a less fossil-based system for the grid and make sure that the lights are always on." Read the full profile at SLAC News: https://lnkd.in/gzsyDZyn #electricity #grid #cleanenergy
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Director, Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy, Professor at Stanford University, Co-founder of Mitra Chem
2moThe vision for Precourt Institute for Energy is "sustainable, affordable and secure energy for all". A tremendous challenge to satisfy these requirements simultaneously for the energy transition. Great to partner Gustavo Cezar on this.