Siemens has built an on-site microgrid at its Wendell plant in North Carolina, combining a 1.25 megawatt solar garage and a 3.9 megawatt hour battery storage system.

The microgrid, along with other campus energy initiatives, has achieved carbon neutrality in the park, while reducing the total energy consumption of the grid by 2.5 megawatt hours annually. Siemens' company goal is to achieve a net zero carbon footprint by 2030.

The microgrid will maintain energy supply during power outages, so the production of medium voltage power equipment can continue.

Without a doubt, we must take more measures to reduce energy costs in North Carolina and enhance the resilience of our power grid, "said Congressman Deborah Ross. I am pleased to see Siemens increasing its investment in innovation and expanding clean and reliable energy in Wendell.

The microgrid solution is built using Siemens products and consists of hardware solutions such as SICAM A8000 microgrid controller, fire protection solution, low-voltage distribution panel, low-voltage bolt pressure switch, KACO string inverter, SIPROTEC universal relay, etc. The Siemens VersiCharge electric vehicle charger on site is also connected to the microgrid, so electric vehicles can be charged through self generated solar energy.

The microgrid we integrated at Wendell Park is one of the most advanced microgrids installed in the market today, "said Brian Dula, President of Electrification and Automation at Siemens in the United States. It truly showcases Siemens' end-to-end product portfolio from power generation to consumption, not only demonstrating how we can improve our operational efficiency, but also showcasing what we can do for our customers.

Siemens is currently collaborating with Wake Technology Community College in Raleigh to build a campus microgrid.