Microgrid Knowledge Names Greater Good Award Winners at Microgrid 2023
The Gallaudet University microgrid (Scale Microgrid Solutions, Urban Ingenuity, CHA Consultants, Schneider Electric, Tesla, Mitsubishi, New Columbia Solar and Signature Renovations – Sworks JV) was awarded the prize for grid-connected microgrid. Located in Washington, D.C., Gallaudet University is a top educational institution for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The microgrid consists of multiple distributed energy resource technologies including 2.5 MW of solar PV spread across numerous campus rooftops and parking garages, a 1.2-MW/2.5-MWh Tesla Megapack and 4.5-MW combined cooling, heat and power system. The system also features advanced microgrid controls to coordinate the seamless integration of the microgrid components and the broader power grid.
