Microgrid developments the future of smart grid resiliency

Microgrid solutions are becoming more popular in other parts of California as well, the news source reported. The town of Borrego Springs has been utilizing one since 2012, built by San Diego Gas & Electric and run from a substation 3.5 miles outside of the town. This smart grid network helps reduce power strain by the town, which is remote, and keep utility bills low for residents who run their air conditioning nearly year round.

With unique opportunities from microgrids opening up new doors for utilities, they will need to boost their operations to meet hardware demands at substations and within the grids themselves. Investing in high-quality serial to Ethernet converters will help get consumer solar panels connected, while ensuring proper distribution and storage of electricity generated by renewable means. This will help eliminate the risk of blackouts while optimizing power flow to keep costs low for the end user.

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