Sentences with phrase «small local grids»

This may be reasonable in isolated island areas with small local grids, where the cost of undersea grid links to the main land, to export occasional excess power, is very high, and it does mean that more / new renewable capacity can be added to supply a larger contribution at other times.

Not exact matches

New York state has launched a $ 40 million competition to spur the development of small, independent power grids called microgrids that would allow local communities to keep the lights on during power failures.

Finally, if current cyber events are any indication, then cyberwarfare will almost inevitably shut down the world wide web, with only small local or city - wide data - grids left running.

Microgrids, small grids connecting buildings with a local power source separate from the main grid, are being considered as tools to keep the lights on during disasters.

• The cost of a general distribution system for methane is orders of magnitude smaller than for major electrical grids, so areas still developing their energy systems can invest in local grids powered by small, re-deployable gas generators using a much cheaper distribution system that can also provide direct gas for heating, cooking, and other such purposes.

Small towns have the advantage of smaller road grids, easier commutes, and local government support.