Building Resiliency into Grand Canyon West Micro-Grid
The objective of the project was to improve the resilience of the non-regional-grid-connected electrical generation system at Grand Canyon West (GCW) to withstand short-term disruptions and rising energy costs by installing an 885-kW solar photovoltaic (PV) array and 750-kilowatts (kW)/2,145-kilowatt hour (kWh) battery energy storage system (BESS). The system is designed to provide 50% of the annual energy needed for the essential facilities at GCW, supplementing the existing diesel generators, saving approximately $$\$$$$463,339 per year and an estimated $$\$$$$11,583,475 over the 25-year life of the system. The project aligns with the Tribe’s conservation ethic and self-determination in the area of energy development.
- Research Organization:
- Hualapai Tribal Council, Peach Springs, AZ (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Indian Energy Policy & Programs (IE)
- DOE Contract Number:
- IE0000128
- OSTI ID:
- 3000902
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Impacts of valuing resilience on cost-optimal PV and storage systems for commercial buildings
Improving the Power Outage Resilience of Buildings with Solar PV through the Use of Battery Systems and EV Energy Storage
Increasing Resiliency Through Renewable Energy Microgrids
Journal Article
·
Thu Nov 01 00:00:00 EDT 2018
· Renewable Energy
·
OSTI ID:1440739
Improving the Power Outage Resilience of Buildings with Solar PV through the Use of Battery Systems and EV Energy Storage
Journal Article
·
Sun Sep 12 20:00:00 EDT 2021
· Energies
·
OSTI ID:1848756
Increasing Resiliency Through Renewable Energy Microgrids
Journal Article
·
Mon Jul 31 20:00:00 EDT 2017
· International Journal of Energy Sector Management
·
OSTI ID:1389210