A case study on how an innovative utility is leveraging microgrid technology to improve service and reliability. Oncor operates the largest regulated distribution and transmission system in Texas and the sixth largest in the United States. Today, more than 10 million customers across Texas depend on Oncor for power. The Challenge: Determined to … [Read more...]
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Microgrid Helps Utility Integrate Renewable Resources into the Grid
May 5, 2015 By Kevin Normandeau
Filed Under: Grid, Microgrid Case Studies, Renewables, S and C Electric, Schneider Electric, Utility, x ~ Sub Features Tagged With: microgrid case study, Microgrid Newsletter Article, Schneider Electric
Microgrid Energy Storage Case Study
March 26, 2015 By Kevin Normandeau

Microgrid energy storage systems are already serving as a vital component of smart microgrid projects. Here is a case study on how one community microgrid system is making a difference on a daily basis. In Presidio, Texas—one of the oldest cities in the state—frequent electrical storms have a major impact on power reliability. Residents rely on … [Read more...]
Microgrid Case Study: Illinois Institute of Technology
January 27, 2015 By Kevin Normandeau

In this microgrid case study we look at how the Illinois Institute of Technology increased power reliability and saved millions in electrical system upgrades by installing a smart microgrid. Background The Main Campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago was experiencing one to three major outages per year, each costing an … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Campus, Inside Microgrids, Microgrid Case Studies, Microgrids, S and C Electric, x ~ Sub Features Tagged With: Campus Microgrid, microgrid case study, Microgrid Newsletter Article, S and C Electric