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https://theconversation.com/heres-how-microgrids-are-empowering-regional-and-remote-communities-across-australia-228364>
"Small collections of electricity generators, or “microgrids”, have long been
used in disaster recovery, when network supply falters during bushfires or
cyclones.
But now the technology is being used to provide secure, 24-7 supplies of clean
energy in Australian communities where connection to the main electricity grid
is but a pipedream.
Sometimes owned by local communities, renewable energy microgrids are slowly
replacing dirty diesel generators. Solar energy is by far the most common
source of generation for these microgrids, which usually also entail energy
storage such as batteries, pumped hydro or hydrogen.
New research by my colleagues and I investigated 20 microgrid feasibility
projects across Australia. Our findings demonstrate the crucial role microgrids
can play in the energy transition, when backed by all levels of government."
Via
One Step Off the Grid:
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Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
