Microgrids Animation (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Microgrids Animation

Caption

Microgrids are typically powered by solar and/or wind, which use extra power to charge batteries, plus a generator for backup. Replacing generators with marine energy not only ramps up resiliency, but it also cuts reliance on fuel.

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Animation by Sara Levine | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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