**Community Microgrids: A Resilient Future for Vulnerable Areas**
As someone who has been deeply involved in the solar industry for years, I am always excited to see how solar power continues to expand its capabilities. One of the most promising advancements we’re seeing today is the rise of **community microgrids** that combine **solar arrays for homes** or commercial spaces with **battery storage systems**. These not only provide clean energy but also add an extra layer of resilience when the conventional electrical grid experiences outages.
A perfect example of this is the newly announced solar and storage project in Maine for the Penobscot Nation. This project will integrate a 500 kW **solar array** with battery energy storage, an essential tool for communities that frequently face severe weather events and resultant grid failures. The system is expected to capture substantial energy—over 549,000 kWh annually—from the sun and store it in batteries for later use.
This **solar microgrid** installation isn’t just about environmental sustainability. It steps into the realm of energy security. I’ve seen time and time again how **solar companies** can dramatically improve quality of life by ensuring communities have access to power, even during extended outages. For the Penobsc
Original Article: https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/11/20/sunnova-to-construct-solar-and-storage-microgrid-for-penobscot-nation/
