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more responsively, from a central loca- A fi nancially prudent step between the user and the grid, provid-
tion, with management visibility, and Beyond reliability and sustainabi- ing fi nancial returns, while contribut-
with a lower requirement for technical lity, microgrids offer fi nancial benefi ts ing to the overall stability of the
staffi ng. that make them a smart investment. energy system. As power outages
Expo & Conference News Microgrids can help offset demand become more frequent and costly, the
Microgrids also provide the charges. By optimising when to gene- fi nancial case for energy resilience
capability for improved peak shaving, rate and store energy onsite, industries becomes increasingly compelling. The
a technique that enables asset operators can reduce peak loads and avoid hefty evolution of microgrids points to a
to reduce non-critical demand during demand charges. future where energy generation and
times of high grid usage. By drawing distribution are increasingly decentrali-
on stored energy or generating power Moreover, industries with surplus sed. As the demand for energy
locally, microgrids help reduce strain energy from their microgrids can parti- continues to grow, and the threats to
on the main grid, lower electricity cipate in energy markets, selling the centralised grids intensify, microgrids
costs, and minimise emissions. This excess capacity back to the main grid. will play an essential role in ensuring
optimised energy management not only This creates a two-way relationship energy security.
improves operational performance but
also supports long-term sustainability. ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Cybersecurity has become a core Ron Beck is Sr. Industry Marketing Director, Aspen Tech-
reason for implementing microgrids. nology Inc. He has over 30 years’ experience in providing
A strong microgrid system with the high- software solutions to the process industries and 15 years’
est levels of cybersecurity compliance, experience in chemical engineering technology commer-
able individuals driving innovation vered by experts from a wide range running the session ‘Unlocking the improves energy security of assets. cialisation.
and success in the Asia Pacific beauty of cosmetic organisations, who will benefits of multifunctional 1,3-pro-
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