Distributed energy resources (such as batteries, generators, as well as renewable resources) form microgrids, local energy grids with control capability. The microgrid can detach from the conventional grid to operate autonomously when needed.
A recent DOE study estimates that by 2030, GEBs could save up to $18 billion per year in power system costs and cut 80 million tons of carbon emissions each year.
The DOE selected Ohio State University (OSU) as one of the ten projects. The OSU project managers will use the $4.2 M award to “investigate the capacity of Ohio State’s existing on-campus connected community to provide essential but overlooked ancillary grid services from a diverse range of grid-interactive technologies in a cyber- and data-secure environment.” Ohio State estimates the project will deliver a 35% energy reduction over the 2017 baseline.
For more information and to read about the other nine projects, click the link below:
https://microgridknowledge.com/energy-flexibility-microgrids-doe-connected-communities/
