California’s First 100% Renewable Multi-Customer Microgrid Becomes Functional
The County of Humboldt, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and the Schatz Energy Research Center have developed California’s first 100% renewable energy, front-of-the-meter, multi-customer microgrid at Cal Poly Humboldt, Schweitzer Engineering Labs, the Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Tesla, The Energy Authority, and TRC.
June 13, 2022. By News Bureau
The Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid (RCAM) makes use of a 2.2-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic array that is DC-coupled to a 2-MW (9 megawatt-hour) battery energy storage system, comprising three Tesla Megapacks.
The microgrid helps serve multiple functions and is functional in collaboration between project partners. The prime contractor and technology integrator is the Schatz Energy Research Center.
“The Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid has ushered in a new and exciting era for the electric grid in California. With its successful deployment and the development of new microgrid agreements and tariffs, RCAM has become a role model and beacon to communities across the state who are striving to green their energy supply and bolster their resilience in the face of climate change,” said Peter Lehman, Founding Director and Project Lead, Schatz Center.
By means of storing solar energy during the day and releasing it onto the grid as needed in the evening and during peak demand, RCAM enables greater utilization of solar, supports grid reliability, and creates an economic model for future microgrids.
“RCEA’s goal is to provide our customers with 100% carbon-free electricity by 2025, and 100% local carbon-free electricity by 2030. This project is a major milestone for our clean energy and resilience efforts,” says Matthew Marshall, Executive Director of RCEA.
The company works hand in hand with educational institutes, fire departments, tribes, and various local agencies to aid community resilience through the North Coast.
The microgrid circuit is owned, operated, and maintained by PG&E. The company controls the microgrid during “islanded” operation.
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