Energy Resilience

A locally controlled energy system that integrates distributed generation, energy storage, and loads — and can operate both connected to the main utility grid and independently (islanded). A residential microgrid is the application of this architecture to a private property. The defining characteristic of a microgrid is intelligent, coordinated control: components don't just coexist, they are actively managed as a unified system. This is what distinguishes a true microgrid from a generator + battery installed at the same address.

An operating state in which an appropriately configured property electrical system is isolated from the utility grid and supplied by local resources such as storage or generation. Island-mode capability, transition behavior, supported loads, and runtime depend on system architecture, approved protective equipment, available energy, and site conditions.

On-site electrochemical energy storage that allows a property to store electricity and discharge it on demand. In a microgrid, storage may support backup operation, energy buffering, and reduced generator runtime. Transfer behavior depends on the selected equipment, system design, and operating conditions. Storage is sized in kWh for energy capacity and kW for power output; both metrics affect supported loads and duration.