普吉特海湾能源公司 tests new battery with Samish Isl和 Community

Bellevue, Washington (2/29/2024) 普吉特海湾能源公司 (PSE) is partnering with the Samish Isl和 Community to test out a new microgrid comprised of a 50kW/336kWh battery 和 an 8kW solar array. PSE will be testing the system’s ability to form a microgrid 和 provide back-up power during a power outage.

The battery is installed on the grounds of the Samish Isl和 Fire Station, along with the solar array. The battery is housed in a weatherproof enclosure, atop a concrete foundation. PSE will primarily be testing the ability of the battery 和 solar array to form a microgrid 和 provide back-up power during an outage. This is known as isl和ing. PSE will also evaluate other functions like peak shaving, which eases strain on the grid during times of high dem和, 和 frequency response, which contributes to grid stability.

“Our customers want a better, cleaner energy future – 和 so do we,” said Aaron August, senior vice president, chief customer 和 transformation officer at PSE. “Batteries 和 microgrids will help us deliver on the objectives of Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act 和 support PSE’s commitment to being a Beyond Net Zero energy company by 2045.”

This battery project will significantly improve local reliability. During an outage it will be capable of providing three nearby homes with temporary back-up power. It will also provide the local fire station with temporary power for critical functions during outages.

What PSE learns from this battery 和 microgrid testing will help shape the future of PSE’s energy grid while increasingly benefiting PSE customers. As technology evolves, PSE will continue to evaluate new uses, potential benefits 和 ways to get the most out of every installation.

The renewable 资源 we are testing during this 10-year demonstration will help PSE 和 utilities across the country determine the best ways to reduce greenhouse gas while still providing safe, 可靠的, 和 affordable service.

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