The Development Process section provides a high level overview of all the steps in the process of developing, building and operating a community microgrid. The goal is to provide local government and other stakeholders with a solid grounding in the overall microgrid development process. The key steps discussed in this section are:
Overview : The Development Process section provides a high level overview of all the steps in the process of developing, building and operating a community microgrid. The goal is to provide local government and other stakeholders with a solid grounding in the overall microgrid development process.Planning : Identifies promising sites and determines which ones should be in the microgrid, why they are good candidates, what power they need, and how long they need it. Outcome: A Preliminary Microgrid Development PlanOutcome: A Preliminary Microgrid Development PlanTechnical Feasibility Study : Hard lines and significantly extends the information collected and assembled during Planning. Outcome: A Final Microgrid Development Plan, including: detailed design; cost/benefit analyses; potential ownership structures; and a financial plan.Outcome: A Final Microgrid Development Plan, including: detailed design; cost/benefit analyses; potential ownership structures; and a financial plan.Financing and Procurement : Includes a final engineered design with detailed maps, the final energy mix, and outlines security and interconnectivity requirements. Outcome: Final Bid Documents – to finance and procure the microgrid.Outcome: Final Bid Documents – to finance and procure the microgrid.Construction : Includes awarding and managing contracts to procure equipment, construct the distribution infrastructure, and interconnect the microgrid and the grid. Outcome: Operational MicrogridOutcome: Operational MicrogridOperation : Includes owning, operating and maintaining the microgrid. Outcome: A High Performance Microgrid that improves power reliability, reduces energy costs and provides increased resilience to the community.Outcome: A High Performance Microgrid that improves power reliability, reduces energy costs and provides increased resilience to the community.