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Here's how microgrids could keep the power on during extreme weather events

Renewables-based microgrids and peer-to-peer energy trading can help increase energy security, research shows.

Renewables-based microgrids and peer-to-peer energy trading can help increase energy security, research shows. Image: Unsplash

Soheil Mohseni
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainable Energy Systems, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
Alan Brent
Professor and Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Microgrids are ideal for communities far from the main grid or in areas prone to extreme weather.
Microgrids are ideal for communities far from the main grid or in areas prone to extreme weather. Image: Conversation

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