District Microgrid Company

How can der make microgrids a more widespread option?

DER make microgrids a more widespread option, because the means of energy production are now more easily obtained and sited in neighborhoods. Community-scale microgrids may provide resiliency and backup during and after disasters like hurricanes.

Why do we need community-scale microgrids?

Community-scale microgrids may provide resiliency and backup during and after disasters like hurricanes. Technology is advancing to manage the risks caused by islanding with better control software and to provide grid services.

Who owns a district energy system?

In some cases, the buildings connected to a district energy system are commonly owned, such as in a university campus or hospital setting. In others, the buildings have separate owners, such as in a central business district or segment of a municipality.

Why do distribution grids need der?

Distribution grids are vulnerable to outages that can affect large regions and millions of people and businesses, particularly as a consequence of extreme, destructive weather events. When parts of the grid are equipped with DER, they can continue serving other loads on the same distribution network, meeting local needs with local generation.