Microgrids for New York

• 7 years ago (2016-08-30)
• David Flin

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In an effort to build more resilient power systems and provide more low-carbon energy, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is awarding $40 million for the design and construction of microgrids across the state.

Steve Pullins, Vice President at Hitachi Microgrid Solutions , said: “If we’re producing about 80 to 86 per cent of the required load from the customer, and we’re doing that with onsite resources, that’s the most economic point of operation.”

New York state is reforming its energy system so that utilities have a stake in renewable power. The New York Public Service Commission has approved a plan that incentivises utilities to work with developers to set up microgrids. Under the new structure, utilities can earn money by making systems more efficient and resilient.