Contributors

Foerd Ames

Foerd Ames is the founder of Ocean Wave Energy Company (OWECO). He is also a holder of several patents for ocean wave energy that are highly regarded and recognized by different organizations in US.

Frank Jakob

Frank Jakob is the Energy Storage Technology Manager at Black & Veatch. He directs the inclusion of energy storage systems to improve and enhance renewable and conventional power generation. He has over 30 years of experience with developing new applications for products. At Black & Veatch his focus is on electrochemical devices (batteries and fuel cells) and bulk storage technology (pumped hydro, molten salt, liquid air) in applications for renewable energy (solar photovoltaics and wind turbines) and for conventional generation (gas turbines, diesel engines; hydroelectric and coal plants) adding energy storage to improved operations, extend life, increase responsiveness, and decrease emissions.

Frédéric Godemel

Frederic Godemel is the Executive Vice President of Energy Management at Schneider Electric. With over three decades of experience at Schneider Electric, he has navigated the evolving energy landscape across diverse markets, including China, the UAE, and France. 

As EVP of Energy Management, he leads Schneider Electric's efforts to transform the energy management landscape. His focus centers on driving innovation within the Electricity 4.0 framework, leveraging digital technologies to revolutionize energy production, management, and consumption.

Frenk Withoos

Frenk Withoos is Vice President, Local Division Manager at the Process Automation Division of ABB Japan. He is also Chairman of the Energy Committee of Japan's European Business Council.

Frost & Sullivan

Gary J. Keller

Gary J. Keller is the Rotating Equipment Specialist at Keller & Associates Turbine Services. 

Gaurav Sarup

Gaurav Sarup is the Senior Consultant Sustainability Advisory of Emergent Ventures International (EVI). 

Gautam Jindal

Gautam Jindal is a Research Associate at Energy Studies Institute, National University of Singapore. He holds a master’s degree in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and bachelor's in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Gautam has seven years’ experience in energy and low carbon policy research, corporate GHG measurement and management, and sustainability reporting. At ESI, Gautam’s research areas include renewable energy integration, climate change negotiations, and management of HFCs under the Montreal Protocol.

Geoff James

Geoff James is the Principal Research Scientist, Energy Technology in CSIRO Australia.

Geoff Zeiss

Geoff Zeiss is Director of the Utility Industry Program at Autodesk. He has more than 20 years experience in the geospatial software industry and 15 years experience developing enterprise geospatial solutions for the utilities, communications, and public works industries.