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Trend 1: Utilities see profits in mixed ownership

More utilities have emerged in microgrid ownership by partnering with third parties in a mixed model. In Woodbridge, CT, United Illuminating partnered with 欧博娱乐 town to own distributed energy resources (DERs) used to power critical infrastructure assets within 欧博娱乐 town. UI owns and maintains 欧博娱乐 fuel cell that powers 欧博娱乐 microgrid, while 欧博娱乐 town owns and controls 欧博娱乐 microgrid itself.

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The current microgrid ownership models still favor end users, while utility ownership is more prevalent in remote and island communities – however, we may see more towns like Woodbridge develop as utilities become attracted to 欧博娱乐 mixed model.

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End-users are still pursuing microgrids for 欧博娱乐 same reasons: reliability and resiliency, incorporating renewable energy, and research and development.

However, in recent years, microgrids have become known as a reliable and resilient power source that can maintain operation during storm events and grid outages.

Utilities interested in getting ahead in 欧博娱乐 microgrid space, including San Diego Gas & Electric, are partnering with technology developers and customers to deploy pilot microgrid projects that can improve reliability and provide distribution-level benefits.

Future Microgrid Deployments

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