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Transportation Research Board > Blurbs > Microgrids and Their Application for Airports and Public Transit



Microgrids and Their Application for Airports and Public Transit
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https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/acrp/acrp_syn_091-tcrp_syn_131.pdf
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Microgrids and Their Application for Airports and Public Transit

TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) and Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) have released a joint report, ACRP Synthesis 91 / TCRP Synthesis 137: Microgrids and Their Application for Airports and Public Transit. The report describes microgrids that airports and public transit agencies can implement to increase resilience of their critical infrastructure. A microgrid is described as a collection of loads, on-site energy sources, local energy storage systems, and an overarching control system. Developments in control technologies have seen advanced microgrid controllers expand microgrid functionality to create new value streams and revenue opportunities, increasing microgrid viability to many more sectors. This synthesis describes the benefits, challenges, costs, revenue streams, and ownership structures relevant to airports and public transit entities.
Project: Project Information
DOI: 10.17226/25233
Project Number: 11-03/Topic S01-16

E-Newsletter Type: Recently Released TRB Publications    
TRB Publication Type: ACRP Synthesis Report


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