And, no matter the lure of becoming independent of the local grid, you will not able to operate in isolation. Your data center may want to call on the local grid, perhaps reversing the old roles, and using the grid as a backup to the primary power supply you now own.
Your microgrid will also want the utility grid as a partner, to make good use of any surplus energy you generate. It’s worth suggesting here that, with enough storage, your microgrid should be able to make good money by storing that surplus energy and choosing when to offer it.
Win friends and influence
This sort of interaction can seem like a burdensome overhead. As we said, you never expected energy generation to be a profit sector in your business.
But actually, this interaction with the public utility may turn out to be the best motivation for adopting the microgrid.