Declining costs of distributed energy resources are accelerating microgrid adoption and strengthening the business case for solar microgrids and battery energy storage systems (BESS). At the same time, growing pressure on grid infrastructure and limited grid capacity are increasing demand for microgrids. They help sites manage energy locally and make better use of existing grid connections.
Cloud and edge computing combine fast local control with higher-level optimization based on forecasts. Microgrids also deliver measurable resilience benefits. For example, a microgrid with 2 MW of solar and 500 kWh of BESS can provide up to 80% more power autonomy.