When Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina, Duke Energy’s Hot Springs microgrid—built for resilience—was put to the test. In this case study, learn how Duke leveraged the microgrid’s islanding capabilities to restore service in a remote mountain community, well beyond the system’s original scope. Topics include off-grid load segmentation, protection schemes, and the broader implications for grid recovery in storm-prone regions.

Session Takeaways:

• Provide insight into the design and operation of Duke’s microgrid.
• Share lessons learned from rapid deployment after Hurricane Idalia.
• Explain the role of microgrids in enhancing restoration capabilities.