1. Stakeholder Engagement and Identifying Goals a. Meet with district, campus administrators, facilities and other key stakeholders to define project goals and expectations. b. Review existing infrastructure and identify critical campus loads throughout the campus. c. Define the scope of the microgrid, including its size, location(s), and infrastructure needs. 2. Site Assessment and Energy Analysis a. Perform an on-site visit to assess existing infrastructure, including the electrical grid, utility interconnections, and available space for the microgrid components. b. Determine campus energy consumption patterns, utility billing data, and sustainability goals c. Conduct a load assessment to determine the energy demand profiles, peak loads, and critical loads. d. Review renewable energy options for the campus such as solar, wind… e. Review existing HVAC load and assess potential microgrid size and configuration for future HVAC central plant development. 3. Feasibility Study and Conceptual Design a. Feasibility Study i. Conduct a technical feasibility study that evaluates: 1. System capacity and performance 2. Potential renewable energy 3. Energy storage sizing and performance 4. Environmental impact and greenhouse gas emissions 5. Return on investment analysis ii. Develop a conceptual design for the microgrid system that includes: 1. Integration of renewable energy 2. Energy storage system 3. Power distribution system 4. Microgrid control system 5. Integration of to future mechanical central plant work (TBD)
