How PSHQ is Becoming a Leader in Clean Energy and Resiliency.

We are excited to share that we are working on a Microgrid Project at PSHQ that will enhance our public service resiliency and reduce our environmental impact.
The Microgrid Project at PSHQ is a clean energy initiative that will enhance the County's public service resiliency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It combines solar, CHP, electric vehicle charging, and cyber security technologies.

Facts & figures

Application:
Utilities and energy service companies
Country:
United States
CHP:
avus 800c
Output el/th (kW):
800 kWel / 860 kWth
Operator:
Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters Gaithersburg,

The Microgrid Project being implemented at PSHQ aims to ensure the resiliency of critical public services during major electric distribution system outages. PSHQ serves as the County's primary administrative hub for a wide range of critical public services such as transportation management resources, components of the County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, and the police station serving much of the central part of the County.

 

This project involves integrating multiple clean energy technologies that will operate seamlessly, resulting in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 5,900 metric tons annually. This reduction is equivalent to taking more than 1,200 cars off the road. The project design includes 2 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic canopies mounted over the existing parking lot, a 2G Energy Inc. 800 KW Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system, electric vehicle charging stations, and a cyber security system.