Smart Grid

building for tomorrow

A modernized system is needed to handle large-scale solar installations projects like this one that will provide clean, efficient and cost-effective renewable energy in the future.

Demonstration Project

SDG&E received $7.5 million from the Department of Energy to develop a micro grid demonstration project, with an additional grant of $3 million from the California Energy Commission. These funds are being used in Borrego Springs, CA to implement a pilot program of sensors, communications and control equipment, to provide clean, energy-efficient and cost-effective operation of the electric grid.

The project will take approximately three years and will provide important findings for SDG&E’s Smart Grid efforts.

Project Highlights:

  • Incorporate solar power generators on homes and small businesses.
  • Coordinate new peak load management technology.
  • Improve overall power quality.
  • Leverage smart meters.
  • Integrate and remotely control distributed generation storage devices to allow access to electricity in emergencies.