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Microgrids are gaining traction among large utility customers, and this is an exciting and fundamental advancement in the evolution toward smart grids. Companies have begun deploying microgrids to improve energy security, reduce energy costs and lower emissions and thanks to technology advancements, their deployments can be practical and economical.
Microgrids do create new issues for power engineers and utility managers who need to evaluate the impact of these systems on utility operations, however. The purpose of this article is to showcase some noteworthy microgrid advancements and highlight key issues utilities must keep in mind as they work with their customers to implement microgrid systems.
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If you’d like to discuss energy issues, contact Court Rich, director of Rose Law Group’s Renewable Energy Department at crich@roselawgroup.com
