Eaton Helps Sustainably Power Wisconsin’s Second Net Zero, All-Electric School
Eaton is implementing a renewable energy microgrid at Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School in Menasha, Wisconsin, set to be the largest of its kind in the state. The project, scheduled for completion in 2025, will help achieve net zero energy status and is expected to save the Menasha Joint School District $190,000 in annual energy costs.
The microgrid system incorporates 1.3 megawatts of solar PV panels, energy storage, and natural gas generators. At its core are Eaton's new microgrid controller and battery energy storage system (BESS), enabling strategic energy management. The school, serving approximately 1,000 students, is being built from the ground up with advanced energy conservation strategies to support regional carbon neutrality goals.
Eaton sta realizzando una microrete di energia rinnovabile presso la Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School di Menasha, Wisconsin, che si preannuncia essere la più grande del suo genere nello stato. Il progetto, previsto per il completamento nel 2025, contribuirà a raggiungere la neutralità energetica e si prevede che farà risparmiare al Distretto Scolastico di Menasha 190.000 dollari in costi energetici annuali.
Il sistema della microrete include 1,3 megawatt di pannelli solari fotovoltaici, accumulo di energia e generatori a gas naturale. Al suo interno si trovano il nuovo controller della microrete di Eaton e il sistema di accumulo di energia a batteria (BESS), che consentono una gestione energetica strategica. La scuola, che accoglie circa 1.000 studenti, è in fase di costruzione seguendo strategie avanzate di conservazione energetica per supportare gli obiettivi di neutralità del carbonio nella regione.
Eaton está implementando una microred de energía renovable en la Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School en Menasha, Wisconsin, que se prevé será la más grande de su tipo en el estado. El proyecto, programado para finalizar en 2025, ayudará a alcanzar el estado de energía neta cero y se espera que ahorre al Distrito Escolar Conjunto de Menasha $190,000 en costos energéticos anuales.
El sistema de microred incluye 1.3 megavatios de paneles solares fotovoltaicos, almacenamiento de energía y generadores de gas natural. En su núcleo se encuentran el nuevo controlador de microred de Eaton y el sistema de almacenamiento de energía en baterías (BESS), que permiten una gestión energética estratégica. La escuela, que atenderá a aproximadamente 1,000 estudiantes, se está construyendo desde cero con estrategias avanzadas de conservación de energía para apoyar los objetivos de neutralidad de carbono de la región.
이튼(Eaton)은 위스콘신주 메나샤의 메이플우드 중학교에 재생 가능 에너지 마이크로그리드를 구축하고 있으며, 주에서 가장 큰 규모가 될 예정입니다. 2025년 완공 예정인 이 프로젝트는 넷 제로 에너지(net zero energy) 달성에 기여하며, 메나샤 통합 학군에 $190,000의 연간 에너지 비용 절감을 가져올 것으로 예상됩니다.
이 마이크로그리드 시스템은 1.3 메가와트의 태양광 PV 패널, 에너지 저장 장치 및 천연 가스 발전기를 포함합니다. 중심에는 이튼의 새로운 마이크로그리드 컨트롤러와 배터리 에너지 저장 시스템(BESS)이 있어 전략적 에너지 관리를 가능하게 합니다. 이 학교는 약 1,000명의 학생들에게 서비스를 제공하며, 지역 탄소 중립 목표를 지원하기 위해 최첨단 에너지 절약 전략으로 새롭게 건설되고 있습니다.
Eaton met en œuvre un micro-réseau d'énergie renouvelable à l'école intermédiaire/secondaire de Maplewood à Menasha, Wisconsin, qui devrait devenir le plus grand de son genre dans l'État. Le projet, prévu pour être achevé en 2025, contribuera à atteindre le statut d'énergie nette nulle et devrait faire économiser au district scolaire de Menasha 190 000 $ en coûts énergétiques annuels.
Le système de micro-réseau intègre 1,3 mégawatt de panneaux solaires photovoltaïques, du stockage d'énergie et des générateurs à gaz naturel. Au cœur du système se trouvent le nouveau contrôleur de micro-réseau d'Eaton et le système de stockage d'énergie sur batterie (BESS), qui permettent une gestion énergétique stratégique. L'école, qui accueille environ 1 000 élèves, est construite de A à Z avec des stratégies avancées de conservation de l'énergie pour soutenir les objectifs de neutralité carbone de la région.
Eaton setzt an der Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School in Menasha, Wisconsin, ein erneuerbares Energien-Mikrogrid um, das voraussichtlich das größte seiner Art im Bundesstaat sein wird. Das Projekt, das bis 2025 abgeschlossen sein soll, wird dazu beitragen, den Netto-Null-Energie-Status zu erreichen und soll dem Menasha Joint School District jährliche Energiekosten von 190.000 $ einsparen.
Das Mikrogrid-System umfasst 1,3 Megawatt Solarpanel, Energiespeicher und Erdgasanlagen. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Eatons neuer Mikrogrid-Controller und das Batteriespeichersystem (BESS), die ein strategisches Energiemanagement ermöglichen. Die Schule, die etwa 1.000 Schüler zählt, wird von Grund auf mit fortschrittlichen Energiesparstrategien gebaut, um die regionalen Ziele zur Kohlenstoffneutralität zu unterstützen.
- Project expected to generate $190,000 in annual energy cost savings for the school district
- Largest renewable energy microgrid system of its kind in Wisconsin
- Project eligible for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits
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The Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School microgrid project showcases Eaton's strategic positioning in the growing sustainable infrastructure market. The
The project's eligibility for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits highlights Eaton's ability to leverage government incentives, potentially improving project economics and creating a repeatable business model. This positions Eaton well in the education sector, which represents a substantial market opportunity as schools nationwide seek to reduce operating costs and meet sustainability goals.
Eaton's innovative integration of their microgrid controller directly into the switchboard infrastructure represents a significant technical advancement. This "out of the box" approach substantially reduces deployment complexity and installation time, giving Eaton a competitive edge in the commercial microgrid market. The combination of solar PV, battery storage and natural gas generators creates a robust hybrid system that optimizes both reliability and sustainability.
The xStorage BESS implementation demonstrates Eaton's sophisticated energy management capabilities, particularly in load shifting and solar optimization. This technical architecture proves Eaton's ability to deliver comprehensive energy solutions that balance multiple power sources while maintaining grid stability - a critical factor for future microgrid deployments.
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Intelligent power management company Eaton will provide a renewable energy microgrid at Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School in Menasha, Wisconsin, to support affordable, resilient and sustainable power. The system will be the largest of its kind in the state and is anticipated to help the Menasha Joint School District save
"One major goal for the district was to ensure our new facility was an energy efficient and sustainable model conserving taxpayer dollars and natural resources," said Brian Adesso, director of business services at Menasha Joint School District. "From project visualization to design and installation, Eaton's depth of expertise and comprehensive solutions have proven invaluable in our journey toward net zero."
The Menasha Joint School District is constructing Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School from the ground-up to provide a modern and sustainable learning environment that utilizes advanced energy conservation strategies and contributes to regional carbon neutrality goals. Eaton is helping the school build a solar-plus-storage microgrid that incorporates 1.3 megawatts (MWac) of solar PV panels, energy storage and natural gas generators to sustainably generate all the energy required for operations and provide carbon-friendly power. The project demonstrates how Eaton's Buildings as a Grid approach helps customers build flexible energy systems to manage power far more effectively.
"From the critical community infrastructure to the world's most demanding industries, we're proud to provide the safe, sustainable and resilient solutions our customers need to simplify their transition to a low-carbon energy future," said Nelly Maximous, vice president of energy transition sales at Eaton. "This project is a prime example of how sustainable electrification can support a stronger and greener future. We're confident our proven expertise and clean energy management solutions will provide long-term value for the region, school district and environment."
Eaton's new microgrid controller and battery energy storage system are at the heart of the solution, enabling the school district to manage where, when and how electricity is consumed. The microgrid controller is fully integrated into a switchboard, which is a foundational electrical component used to help power facilities everywhere, making it easier and faster to deploy a microgrid right out of the box. Eaton's xStorageTM battery energy storage system (BESS) enables the school to strategically store and dispatch energy to maintain uptime and maximize onsite solar consumption to reduce energy costs.
The Menasha Joint School District is pursuing Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits to maximize the project's value. Eaton guided the microgrid design and equipment specifications to effectively address the IRA's domestic preference requirements. To learn more about Eaton's expertise and support for navigating the government stimulus funding process, visit Eaton.com/StrongerFuture.
Paul Ryan, Eaton's general manager of connected solutions and EV charging, delivered a keynote focused on the practical strategies electrifying energy use during the Reuters Energy Transition North America 2024 event in Houston on December 4.
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