ACEP’s Grid Edge research program seeks to explore a range of distributed energy resources to unlock local, sustainable, healthy and cost-effective energy resources available to all in Alaska and in other parts of the nation and world.
These resources include small- and mid-market solar and wind facilities, behind the meter resources, electrified loads and battery storage.
Our research focuses on cold regions and microgrid environments to:
- Improve our understanding of applications and approaches;
- Test, model and optimize controls to integrate variable energy sources;
- Investigate social, technical, economic and regulatory factors affecting grid edge technologies; and
- Engage and grow stakeholder relationships.
Public Resources
Alaska-specific solar energy design information in one easy volume.
News
May 06
April was a busy month for the Grid Edge research team, filled with conferences and collaborations on topics ranging from smart energy solutions to agrivoltaics.
Feb 04
A free interactive digital tool developed by ACEP gives users a comprehensive look at energy systems in Alaska's microgrid communities.
Jan 28
With Alaskans facing a harsh winter this year, many are wondering how electric vehicles are faring in these extreme conditions. Surprisingly, EVs have been performing better than expected.
Grid Edge Project Highlights
The BEE initiative seeks to understand the electrification of non-electrified energy loads to harness local, sustainable and cost-effective energy resources for all.
ACEP Solar Technologies works to support responsible and equitable development of solar photovoltaic technology in Alaska and other cold regions and high latitude areas.