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The Community Power ProjectSM will not only create an abundance of clean energy for Flagstaff, it will also stimulate the renewable energy economy and put Flagstaff on the national stage for solar energy technology. This is an exciting project for all of us, and one that will have the entire solar industry focused on our Arizona city since the Project could result in huge growth and development for the solar sector.
APS and its partners received a $3.3 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to study the effects of a high penetration of distributed energy on the electric grid. The 45-month study, which began in April 2010, focuses on both technical and non-technical elements. Study partners include GE, Arizona State University, National Renewable Energy Laboratory and ViaSol Energy Solutions LLC.
Complementing the high penetration DE study is APS’s smart grid technology initiative. APS is in the process of installing automated switches and remote monitoring equipment that help improve responsiveness and reliability of the electric distribution system.
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