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privateis partnering with Scale Microgrid Solutions and Urban Ingenuity to build a world-class, clean energy microgrid. The microgrid is expected to come online in the fall of 2023. Read more about this exciting, innovative new system below!

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What is a microgrid?

A microgrid is a system that combines multiple sources of electricity. It can operate independently or collaboratively with the Washington, D.C. power grid, and will deliver reliable energy for the campus and significantly reduce the university鈥檚 utility costs. This project will meet much of the university鈥檚 energy demand, provide clean power to the surrounding community, and relieve congestion on the city鈥檚 electricity grid.

What are some of the benefits of the microgrid?

The microgrid will work in parallel with the utility to power the campus. If there is a grid outage 鈥 that is, if the power in our area goes out 鈥 the microgrid will provide nearly all of the University鈥檚 electricity needs, allowing campus operations to continue with minimal disruption.

In addition, electricity generated by the solar arrays will be available to Washington, D.C. residents, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses through the District of Columbia鈥檚 community solar program. As many as 1,500 nearby households and small businesses that lack the roof space or capital to install solar panels will be able to purchase solar energy generated at Gallaudet. 

After several years of careful planning, we are excited that this transformational project is becoming a reality, The microgrid will help Gallaudet meet the energy challenges of the 21st century. Gallaudet has been an anchor in the District for 158 years, and we are proud to be building an energy system that will benefit the community.

Roberta J. Cordano
President, 麻豆传媒高清

We are thrilled to partner with privateon a truly breakthrough system that not only will deliver valuable resiliency benefits for the university but also provide the surrounding community with access to cleaner energy.

Ryan Godman
Chief Executive Officer
Scale Microgrid Solutions

With this ground-breaking project, privateis demonstrating that clean and resilient infrastructure offers a vital source of innovation and growth for the National Capital region and the nation. As a flagship educational institution for Washington, D.C. and as a cornerstone of the global deaf and hard of hearing community, Gallaudet deserves tremendous credit for providing the vision and leadership required to build climate solutions, while ensuring a more just and resilient local community. We are honored to be part of this world-class team.

Bracken Hendricks
Chief Executive Officer
Urban Ingenuity

How did this come about?

Gallaudet has an Office of Energy and Sustainability. This is one of the units under Campus Design and Facilities, which in turn is under the Chief Operating Officer. The Office of Energy and Sustainability is responsible for ensuring that we use energy wisely and efficiently, that we reduce our carbon footprint, and that we plan for a future with less dependence on fossil fuels. , which provides heating and cooling for Living and Learning Residence Hall 6 (LLRH6), is one example of its work. The microgrid project is the culmination of several years of careful planning to ensure that the project delivers significant economic, resiliency, and environmental benefits..

What are the benefits to the surrounding community?

The project鈥檚 participation in the D.C. community solar program is made possible through extensive collaboration with Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO). Typically, on-site community solar projects connect to the grid directly, skipping the home or building鈥檚 power infrastructure entirely. However, in this case, the electricity production from the solar panels distributed across Gallaudet鈥檚 campus is being tracked and allocated for community solar credits, despite being connected to the university鈥檚 own electrical infrastructure. 

This 鈥渧irtual front of the meter鈥 approach let Scale develop the project without the need for extensive cabling costs that would be required to aggregate these many distributed solar systems and connect them directly to PEPCO鈥檚 grid. Instead, they simply connect to the nearest power panel and PEPCO tracks the output through sensors and software.

When will the microgrid go online?

The microgrid is expected to go online by Fall 2023.

Tell me more! 

The microgrid consists of 2.5 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic panels spread across numerous campus rooftops and parking garages, a 1.2MW/2.5MWh lithium-ion battery energy storage system, and a 4.5MW combined cooling, heat, and power (CCHP) system. Advanced microgrid controls ensure that these components work seamlessly together and with the broader power grid. 

Who is building the microgrid?

Scale Microgrid Solutions will design, build, and operate this project with a consortium of industry-leading technology and contracting collaborators, including Urban Ingenuity, Schneider Electric, Mitsubishi, CHA Consulting, and New Columbia Solar.

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