What is a containerized system?

Containerized systems have been used for decades in the telecommunications industry, for instance to deploy data centers and mobile base stations in rural or remote areas. Standard intermodal freight containers can be shipped anywhere in the world in a period of weeks at relatively low cost.

What are containerized solutions?

Containerized solutions, featuring a package of renewable generation, batteries, power converters, a control system, cooling and ventilation, and fire protection—all housed in modified shipping containers—are a logical way to achieve economies of scale.

Can microgrids and containerization serve the power needs of water-scarce island states?

Microgrids and containerization can serve the power needs of water-scarce island states in the region. The demand for electricity in Asia and the Pacific is rapidly growing. An expanding population needs power at home, as do national economies to create employment and reduce poverty.

Can archipelagos transform energy grids into hybrid energy systems?

Archipelagos face logistical challenges in meeting their electricity and other power infrastructure needs, as remote communities are particularly difficult and costly to service. These realities help make a strong case for transforming existing energy grids into hybrid renewable energy systems that reach everywhere.