This federal Project Grant award, valued at $101,304,290 and granted by the U.S. Department of Energy under the Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience (CFDA 81.254) program, is aimed at enhancing clean energy resilience for California water utilities and the electric grid. The key objectives include:
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Demonstrating innovative microgrid solutions incorporating battery energy storage systems (BESS) and distributed energy resources to increase resiliency and enable flexible load management for grid operators during emergencies.
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Creating virtual power plant (VPP) capabilities to provide firm capacity and grid support during high-stress events triggered by factors like wildfire risk.
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Evaluating dispatch algorithms that consider equity impacts beyond just economic optimization to address energy system inequalities.
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Accelerating the transition from diesel generators to clean backup power solutions at critical facilities while investing in disadvantaged communities.
The awardee, Generac Power Systems, Inc., will leverage its expertise as a leading manufacturer of power generation equipment to deliver this innovative, scalable solution for enhancing grid resilience and accelerating the clean energy transition in California.
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