More and more, mission-critical enterprises are using microgrids with on-site power systems to ramp up energy reliability, efficiency and sustainability.
Why? As technology advances, power outages are simply unacceptable at military bases, health-care facilities, data centers, distribution centers and more.
A new report from PowerSecure, a subsidiary of Southern Company, points out that a power disturbance or outage that is literally faster than the blink of an eye can “damage equipment, ruin products, slow or halt employee productivity, inconvenience customers, and even compromise safety and security.”
In other words, “Power reliability is not an option; it is a necessity,” according to PowerSecure, which has been designing, building, installing, and maintaining nearly 2.5 GW of turnkey mission-critical power solutions for 20 years.
Microgrids leverage multiple fuel assets consisting of renewables, energy storage, fuel cells and generator assets, and they serve two distinct tasks, according to the report:
The new report also explores what energy reliability really means through the following best practices:
Download the full report, “PowerSecure’s Commitment to On-Site Power Reliability,” from PowerSecure.
If you’re looking for more studies determining the feasibility, effectiveness, and use cases of microgrids, review PowerSecure’s resources. Here, you’ll find microgrid case studies including:
If you have other questions regarding microgrids and energy reliability, contact the experts at PowerSecure today.