• CERAWeek
  • March 18 - 22, 2024

Sam Huntington

S&P Global

Research & Analysis Director

Sam Huntington, Director, leads research on western power markets for S&P Global's North American Power team. He leverages a background in power modeling to conduct analyses on the interaction between renewables, energy storage, and conventional resources in wholesale power markets. With more than 10 years' experience in the industry, he is a regular speaker at S&P Global events and external conferences, and has been cited by major media publications. He uses his expertise to advise clients on a variety of issues related to market strategy, due diligence, and scenario development. Prior to joining S&P Global, Mr. Huntington was a consultant on state energy efficiency policy before completing graduate work on distributed energy resources and the utility of the future. He holds a BA in mathematics from Colby College and a MS in technology and policy from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Sessions With Sam Huntington

Thursday, 14 March

  • 11:30am - 12:30pm (CST) / -

    Battery Storage for the Grid: Climbing the growth curve

    Panel Power Technology/Innovation

    The economic viability of battery storage is expanding as costs continue their downward trajectory. Most utilities now see storage as part of their future resource mix even as the rules and regulations continue to develop. Who will own storage? How will batteries participate in wholesale markets? What are the implications for incumbent technologies? Join this session as we explore these questions to understand the role battery storage will play in an evolving power sector.

  • 06:10pm - 06:40pm (CST) / -

    Solar & Storage: Exploring cost trends & business models

    Panel Power Climate/Environment/Sustainability

    Solar and wind power costs globally have dropped rapidly during the past decade. Renewable project tender prices and feed-in tariffs are also dropping across the world. Many believe aggressive cost declines are still possible and will likely allow renewables to reach parity with conventional power very soon. How will technological development, scale of manufacturing, and local development experience build-up continue to affect costs for wind and solar? When should we expect renewable costs to become competitive with thermal generation costs? Will storage cost fall fast enough to allow system-wide costs of firm renewable power also reach parity with conventional power?