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“ WHILE REPORTS CLAIM THAT RENEWABLES ARE SET TO MEET ALL GROWTH IN ELECTRICITY DEMAND THIS YEAR , THE REALITY IS THAT THERE ’ S NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS GREEN ENERGY WILL BE CONSUMED . SIMPLY PUT , THE RENEWABLE ENERGY THAT IS BEING GENERATED CANNOT BE INTEGRATED ONTO THE GRID ”
FREDERIC GODEMEL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR POWER SYSTEMS ,, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Microgrids An emerging alternative to boosting direct grid capacity . Microgrids use on-site generation and storage to virtually increase capacity without modifying existing energy supplies . “ for example , the US Marine Corps ’ s air station in Miramar installed a microgrid with Schneider Electric that alleviates load from the local utility , San Diego Gas & Electric , enabling more reliable power for surrounding residents . Increased demand for grid interactivity and a more democratised power grid is driving the uptake of microgrids as businesses look to decarbonise on-site operations , reduce energy costs and boost business resiliency ,” says Godemel . energydigital . com 77