The case for microgrids: Why localized power systems may become critical to energy-resilience strategies
by Paulina Torres, Elsa Wilson and Doug Mackenzie
The energy transition that the world must go through to meet climate goals and limit the effects of rising temperatures demands carbon-free reliable and cost-effective power. The pathway to get there requires electrification of the built environment, adding intermittent renewables such as wind and solar to the grid, and optimizing power generation and distribution. Many power grids are already struggling to meet the demands placed on them today, and this will only be intensified by greater levels of electrification.