The Hows and Whys of a Smart Microgrid Feasibility Study

First steps in a microgrid journey

Microgrids are typically a customized solution enabling end-users to integrate diverse energy resources that can be designed and sized to meet desired outcomes. A feasibility study paints a picture of what different combinations of distributed energy resources (DER) can deliver – energy savings, air emission reductions and resiliency – and how. The process translates outcomes into specific designs and costs so the potential host can evaluate options. This white paper outlines a step-by-step process for anyone trying to understand their options for developing a microgrid.