The Grid Needs DERs and Microgrids: Here's What Can Accelerate their Deployment, says Deloitte
Art Hunter
With climate-change-driven disasters and load growth from electrification, the grid will benefit from distributed energy resources (DERs) that can help meet increased demand, provide resilience and achieve climate and equity goals, according to a report from Deloitte Consulting.
The report identifies policies and programs that could accelerate the growth of DERs and microgrids, including rate programs that allow utilities to make the most of DERs.
The role of EVs and community microgrids
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) efforts that create mobile microgrids are an important way to support the grid, according to the report. With vehicle-to-grid charging technology, electric vehicle (EV) capacity alone could meet peak demand in 2035. But that would require widespread adoption of V2G.
Community microgrids also provide opportunities to meet demand and provide resilience, said Craig Rizzo, managing director at Deloitte Consulting.