December 19, 2023

Can Microgrids Speed the Transition from Fossil Fuel to Electric?

20 minutes

Microgrids, sometimes called distributed energy resources, are local sources of electricity operating separately from the utility grid. They typically produce electricity from renewable sources such as wind and solar, but they can also be powered by hydro, natural gas, hydrogen, or even small modular nuclear reactors.

This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Scraper Systems

Joshua Goldman, vice president of E-mobility at microgrid and DER deployment advisor Xendee, says off-grid energy sources offer resiliency from power outages while helping to level the cost of electricity supplied by utility companies. Could a microgrid kickstart your transition from diesel to BEV?

Watch this Episode of HDT Talks Trucking to Learn:

What are microgrids?

Using energy stored during the day to charge trucks at night

Practical applications for fleets using microgrids

Selling stored energy back to the grid

Navigating the design/build process

How to plan for future growth

What are the first steps toward energy independence?

Take your microgrid to the next level.

More About Microgrids

Microgrid Resources Coalition

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory