Our Poster:

(Designed by Angelina Li)

Research by Lucie:

“Smarter, more flexible electric grids can cut energy losses during distribution. They are critical to enabling renewables, which are more variable than conventional electricity generation”

The Problem:

• Non-dynamic energy sources and grids lead to energy loss and not using resources efficiently
• With new energy sources developing, an electricity grid needs to be able to adapt to non-conventional energy that is not available year-round. 

The Solution:

 

• The solution to grid inflexibility + inaccessibility of renewable energy = solar gardens! 
• Community solar gardens = centrally-located sources of solar energy. They help provide solar energy to homes regardless of suitability for solar panels

Nice facts:

• Incentive: credits on your electrical bill
• Little to no costs!