Ergon plans ‘Queensland first’ microgrid in state’s far north

Ergon plans ‘Queensland first’ microgrid in state’s far north

Queensland government-owned utility Ergon Energy has announced it will build the state’s first network-connected microgrid as it investigates how to best utilise distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar, and improve the reliability of electricity supply in edge-of-grid communities.Regional electricity network operator Ergon Energy has unveiled plans to build a grid-connected 700 kW / 1,000 kWh battery energy storage system that can op…

Queensland-first microgrid charges ahead - Energy Magazine

Image: Ergon EnergyErgon Energy has unveiled its plans for a high-voltage network-connected microgrid in Mossman Gorge, designed to boost reliability, power quality and community resilience at the fringe of the grid.  Ergon […] The post Queensland-first microgrid charges ahead appeared first on Energy Magazine.