SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 24, 2022–Four microgrids equipped with energy storage will be added to the San Diego region to help the state meet high energy demand, particularly on hot summer days and in the peak evening hours after solar power dissipates. These small-scale grids that can operate independent of or parallel to the larger regional grid will also help keep critical community facilities powered during unexpected outages.San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) received approval yesterday from the California Public Utilities Commission to build these projects, which will add a total of approximately 39 megawatts (MW) / 180 megawatt-hours (MWh) of storage capacity at four company substations.
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SDG&E to Add Four Microgrids With Energy Storage to Further Strengthen Summer Grid Reliability and Advance Clean Energy Goals | National Business
