City Microgrid Project

How does City Utilities' microgrid work?

The City Utilities' Microgrid integrates solar panels and battery storage, along with biogas and natural gas to power the Three Rivers Filtration Plant, Water Pollution Control Plant, and the Wet-Weather Pump Station.

What are microgrids & how do they work?

Microgrids 12, 13 are small, localized energy systems that can generate, store and distribute energy independently or in conjunction with the main energy grid. In this context, community power storage systems are gaining relevance 14 and can serve as nuclei for microgrids in urban areas, offering potential interconnection possibilities 13, 15, 16.

How can microgrids improve city resilience?

Microgrids, tailored energy systems for specific neighbourhoods and districts, play a pivotal role in sustaining energy supply during main grid outages. These solutions not only mitigate economic losses and well-being disruptions against escalating hazards but also enhance city resilience in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11.

Why is integrated microgrid planning important?

This study underscores the importance of integrated microgrid planning for sustainable and resilient urban transformation amid environmental and societal challenges. Improving the resilience of energy systems to natural hazards cannot rely only on strengthening technical aspects of energy grids.

Are microgrids the future of electricity 4.0?

A major promise of Electricity 4.0 technologies such as microgrids is that they enable bidirectional energy flows — the ability to produce and store electricity at every level of the grid-to-plug journey: the home, the community, and the grid.

How did Cordova Electric Cooperative upgrade its microgrid?

Through a series of cutting-edge DOE projects, Cordova Electric Cooperative upgraded its microgrid just as the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) upgraded its research capabilities, resulting in a productive match of grid innovation for both research and deployment.