What's Happening?
Utilities are increasingly adopting substation-sited generation to enhance resilience and flexibility. This approach involves installing generators at substations, providing dispatchable power and meeting
peak demand. Mesa Power Solutions offers natural gas and propane-fired generators for this purpose. The benefits include emergency resilience during transmission outages, mitigation of rolling blackout impacts, and participation in regional power markets. This strategy is particularly beneficial for rural cooperatives and municipal systems, offering a cost-effective solution to capacity challenges.
Why It's Important?
Substation-sited generation represents a strategic shift in utility operations, addressing capacity needs and enhancing system resilience. By providing localized power generation, utilities can better manage peak demand and reduce reliance on external power sources. This approach also offers economic benefits through market participation and revenue generation. For communities, it means improved reliability and reduced risk of outages, which is crucial for maintaining essential services and supporting economic activities. The flexibility and resilience offered by this strategy are vital as utilities face increasing challenges from climate change and evolving energy demands.
