Energy Microgrid Demonstration Project

What is a microgrid project?

The primary goal for microgrid projects is to increase the energy resilience and enhance the ability to serve an installation’s electrical loads during a contingency situation.

Why is Tampa Electric launching a microgrid project?

Tampa Electric sees the project as a way to test the ability of the neighborhood microgrid to ride through upstream AC distribution system disturbances, integrate high levels of renewable energy and reduce the effects of peak load on the utility’s transmission and distribution system. 7.

What is a microgrid solicitation?

The microgrid solicitation was a design-build project and was awarded to a joint venture of Schneider Electric and Black and Veatch in 2016. Engineering design for the project was completed in 2017, and construction started in 2018. Construction completion and project commissioning are both expected in 2019.

How can microgrids improve community energy resilience?

Clean, renewable hydrogen 1 microgrids can enhance community energy resilience by leveraging distributed renewable energy production, storage, and use. Local energy generation reduces strain & supports the electric grid. Supplies critical and emergency energy with zero greenhouse gas emissions during power outages.

How to develop a microgrid to power loads?

Evaluating existing on-site generation options (e.g., on-site PV, energy storage, cogeneration, and back-up generators) is the first step in developing a strategy for the microgrid to power loads. Using existing generation sources is generally preferred over building new generation assets, as it is usually more cost-effective and faster to develop.

What should be included in a microgrid demonstration period?

Demonstration of the microgrid includes the final performance measurement and validation procedures. The microgrid demonstration period should include a variety of scenarios to demonstrate the functionality of the system. High level examples are list below.