In an era of increasing energy demand, climate change concerns, and a growing need for renewable energy sources, the use of local, self-contained energy systems, or microgrids, has emerged as a critical solution. The goal of this project was to identify the barriers keeping the communities from implementing microgrids. We accomplished this goal by working with our sponsor, Clean Energy Solutions Inc,. to investigate literature and conduct interviews with key stakeholders for a proposed microgrid site in Cambridge, MA. The main recommendations were to better inform the community on what microgrids are, overcome language barriers, and work as a team with the community, utilities, and policymakers to make the changes needed towards more renewable and resilient energy.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Chon, Sarah
• Mui, Amanda
• Vu, Vincent
• Yeung, Samantha

Subject

• Environment
• Innovation
• Community
• Sustainability
• Energy
• Infrastructure

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101323-104131
• 114034

Keyword

• Energy Resiliency
• Sustainable Energy
• Renewable Energy
• Microgrids

Advisor

• Mathisen, Paul P.

Year

• 2023

Center

• Boston, Massachusetts Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Clean Energy Solutions Inc.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2023-10-13

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-101323-104131

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-12-04