By 2035, microgrids are envisioned to be essential building blocks of the future electricity delivery system to support resilience, decarbonization, and affordability.
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To generate and store their own energy, microgrids increasingly use renewable energy – like solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and, as in Sister Alphonsine Ciza's case, water – in the form of hydropower. This means more microgrids would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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These AI models maximize the use of renewable energy, reduce wastage, and improve microgrid resilience and responsiveness to supply and demand fluctuations. Experiments demonstrate the revolutionary potential of AI to control microgrids.
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Microgrids are gradually making their way from research labs and pilot demonstration sites into the growing economies, propelled by advancements in technology, declining costs, a successful track record, and expanding awareness of their advantages.
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