A Perfect Storm Of Dangerous Climate Events In Puerto Rico Powers Need For Zero-Carbon Microgrids
identified and validated the input data for the microgrid, including loads, distribution cables, substation capabilities and existing generation assets. This data was then populated within Xendee’s microgrid design and decision support platform to model the energy system and create a series of investment strategies based on different organizational goals. These include critical factors like cost savings, CO2 emissions, and resiliency.
The project location and technology mix provides the cooperative with a series of reliable, financially viable investment strategies that can be used to easily compare major design decisions like making hydroelectric upgrades or distributing technologies across different communities.
With projected capital expenditure to further enhance the hydroelectric capacity, the Cooperativa Hidroeléctrica de la Montaña will then have an option to sell energy to the rest of the island, creating the opportunity for an even higher return on investment when amortized over the lifetime of the project.
By using this model, the cooperative will not only meet the needs of the existing community with resilient technologies, but also be able to sell sustainable, reliable, and affordable power back to the Puerto Rican power grid. This revenue-generation strategy serves as a template for future microgrid developments in financially disadvantaged communities.Microrred de la Montaña is also an exemplary net-zero carbon microgrid for communities on the front lines of climate change.
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