New ACEP film highlights Kodiak鈥檚 unique microgrid
March 2, 2020
The Alaska Center for Energy and Power has produced a .
The association鈥檚 hydroelectric plant provides approximately 80% of the system鈥檚 generation. It works with six wind turbines, two flywheels and a battery energy storage system to supply 33 miles of transmission lines and 350 miles of distribution lines. They serve approximately 6,000 customers, including the state鈥檚 first and only U.S. Department of Agriculture-certified goat dairy.
The film was produced by Amanda Byrd, ACEP. The assistant producer was Rob Prince, associate professor in the Department of Communication and Journalism.
For more information, email Amanda Byrd at agbyrd@alaska.edu.