The NYSolar Smart Distributed Generation (DG) Hub - Resilient Solar Project was developed by the City University of New York (CUNY), in partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Meister Consulting Group. The project is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the New York Power Authority, and more than 20 stakeholder groups committed to the project, including the NYC Mayor’s Office, Consolidated Edison, National Grid, the Electric Power Research Institute, General Electric, SMA, Solar City.

 

The three-year project is creating a roadmap for the integration and tracking of resilient solar systems, which can supply emergency power and provide energy storage, as well as conducting analysis for deploying resilient PV systems on designated critical infrastructure facilities. Additionally, the Smart DG Hub is developing a calculator that will help capture the full spectrum of value streams for solar systems with battery storage, such as supplying emergency power, peak shaving, and load shifting capabilities, consequently providing decision makers with the necessary tools to make educated investments.

 

"I'm pleased the Department of Energy has recognized New York State’s groundbreaking reforms to build a more resilient, reliable energy system," said John B. Rhodes, President and CEO, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). "The DOE-funded NYSolar Smart Distributed Generation (DG) Hub - Resilient Solar Project will help further Governor Cuomo’s energy priorities to increase clean, local power generation to take pressure off the grid, help solar installations operate during grid outages and make electricity more affordable for all New Yorkers."

 

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

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