Which Grid Edge Solution Meets the Challenge of Electrifying Everything?

Today’s societal energy mandates include the objective of “Electrifying Everything.” Many see this as the best means to pursue broader energy, climate, and sustainability goals. But the majority of “Things” reside at the Grid Edge, far away from the central generation means of “Electrification.” And the “Grid Edge” is no longer a single point where a customer connects to a utility. It now includes a significant portion of the final distribution infrastructure that interconnects distributed energy resources (DERs) on both sides of those connection points. Therein lies the formidable Challenge of Electrifying Everything. This presentation will center on the technology and value proposition of a new platform of grid edge solutions for residential DC-Based Microgrids, especially grid-connected clusters of homes (Nanogrids), that present a significant transformative solution opportunity. These systems offer "Always On" power that bypasses aging grid infrastructure, supporting future electrification without the need for costly transformer and substation upgrades. This presentation will reveal the profound value of Grid and Market Services where new neighborhoods “smart power” neighborhoods can be designed to reduce strain on the grid during peak demand and even offer critical grid services like reactive power (KVAR) and frequency support.