JLL Research: How Microgrids Can Help Critical Services Manage Record Energy Demands

The U.S. experiences more power outages than other developed countries, and frequent weather events continue to stress the country’s aging power grid. These outages have implications for critical services, such as healthcare.

JLL’s newly published research “Resilient Solutions: The Case for Microgrids,” discusses how microgrids – small-scale, localized power systems comprising distributed energy resources – offer a promising pathway toward a sustainable and resilient energy future and can help communities struggling to meet demand.

The case for microgrids can be broken down into three main areas: mitigating risks, achieving corporate goals and driving profitability:

• Mitigating Risks: The average electricity consumer in the U.S. experienced 20 more minutes of power interruptions in 2020 compared to 2017.
• Achieving Corporate Goals: Microgrids are set to become a common feature in tomorrow’s built environment. Some industries recognize the economic and societal consequences of power outages and are rapidly adopting energy-resilient solutions like microgrids.
• Driving Profitability: Microgrids help drive profitability by mitigating lost revenue and increasing real estate value, among others.

The full research is available for download here. It also provides case studies, regulatory information and key questions for those considering microgrids.