Transforming the New Energy Landscape with Microgrids - 0100CT2302 EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex Catalog

What is a Microgrid?

Traditionally, energy has flowed one way: local utility companies generated energy, powering the daily lives of their customers. Microgrids redefine that exchange by creating a bidirectional stream. This new model answers the needs of the energy landscape that is currently taking shape with a more connected, decentralized grid.

Microgrids leverage energy generated on site, through methods like solar and wind, and control how and when it is used. They can operate independently as a singular source of power, in parallel to a conventional grid connection, or entirely off-grid. Coupling on-site microgrids with backup batteries gives you even more control over your resources. This enables improved sustainability, by prioritizing renewable resources when utility rates are at their highest, and resilient power, with the ability to switch to generated power during outages. Microgrids can also be designed to meet the demand for a variety of additions, including electric vehicle EV charging infrastructure.

Why EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex?

For large projects, a customized and engineered microgrid might make economic sense. But for microgrids to be widely adopted, there needs to be a simpler approach, one that leverages standardized and repeatable architecture to cut time and costs.

EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex delivers that architecture in a comprehensive and cost-effective platform for planning, designing, building, operating and maintaining microgrids. The standardized approach fast-tracks implementation and, for the first time, makes microgrids achievable for buildings and facilities of all sizes, including multiple installations.

Take a look at how Microgrid Flex can help improve your microgrid project experience:

What is the Expected Outcome from Microgrid Flex?

Microgrid Flex Benefits

	"Our backup generator fails when we need it the most, the clinic needs an onsite solution that is reliable during hurricanes or bush fires" – Medical Clinic
	"I want to upgrade my existing electrical infrastructure to meet energy efficiency standards and participate in the ancillary market" – Building Manager
	"The grid supply to our community is unreliable and we need a solution that is reliable and within our budget" – Municipality
	"Because of the new government policies to reduce CO2 emissions, I need help to transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources" - Mining Industry

EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex helps improve reliability, resilience and performance while making operations more sustainable through on-site generations and utility rate offsets. By simplifying engineering, installation and commissioning processes, it aids in reducing your total cost of ownership and minimizing the time required for design and deployment.

Here are some of Microgrid Flex's key benefits:

For the end-user:

Minimize downtime during an outage by switching to on-site energy generation.
Automate stored energy usage during peak hours or when weather may affect renewable generation.
Integrate energy storage and on-site renewable energy for simple sustainability.
Enroll in buyback and other grid support services with participating utility companies, where available.
Microgrid Flex delivers simple configurations that can be used for various tested and validated architectures, allowing users to select the right configuration for their application.

For Microgrid installers and system integrators:

Simpler to deploy with drag-and-drop configuration—less engineering hours
More profitable engineering services
Remote service opportunities for single or multiple end users
No need to maintain software infrastructure

For Energy-as-a-Service Provider:

Streamline implementation process, reducing lead times and enable faster deployment of energy services.
Optimize cost by affordable energy services to customers while ensuring profitability.
Maximize uptime and minimize disruptions and ensure that customers can always rely on a stable source of energy.
Easily scale up or down to meet the changing demand, to provide flexibility and adaptability.
Spend less time on issue resolution and more time on accelerating business.