William DiCroce, Power Magazine
Summary
A transformation is underway in the energy sector where utility grid infrastructure is evolving to produce more energy from renewable sources and incorporate new advanced grid technologies. Technology concepts such as microgrids, and distributed and district energy help to localize our energy supply and allow us to generate, store, and consume energy in the places where we live and work. These systems reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce our dependence on the local utility grid.
In local communities, picture solar panels on your rooftops or city buildings, all tied to a battery storage device. In businesses and for many industries, this can be highly efficient, localized electricity, heating and cooling systems powering office buildings, hospitals, or manufacturing facilities. This is a picture you can see today in many cities and businesses, but it is still far from universal.
Some of the major drivers behind the evolution of distributed energy have been sustainability and reducing carbon footprint to protect public and environmental health. In recent years, however, it seems that infrastructure resiliency is further accelerating the narrative.
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