8 Projects that Signal the Future of Microgrids
By Elisa Wood, Microgrid Knowledge
Just when you thought you knew what microgrids are, they are changing.
Not the basics. A microgrid is still at its core a self-sufficient energy system that serves a discrete geographic footprint and uses one or more distributed energy resources. If it’s connected to the central grid, it can disconnect during a power outage and reconnect when the grid comes back up.
So how are microgrids changing? As you’ll see from the projects below, they are becoming more complex — incorporating new types of fuels and different combinations of resources that allow them to better serve a broader range of customers.
Here are eight microgrid projects that signal new directions for the technology. Continue reading on Microgrid Knowledge.
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1 年Great article! We at Enchanted Rock are looking to add in a few more microgrids that will change the footprint how microgrids are produced in masses!