This include site visits to both the Knoydart hydropower system and the village substation, Millbrun Filed and observing the transformer data collection. Eigg Electric were able to share learning on the unique microgrid of wind, sun and hydro – the opportunities and challenges of this system.

Learning Outcomes

• Learnings on the sustainable management of microgrid energy systems
• Opportunities around training programs for operations teams, sharing resourcing and knowledge
• Importance of retaining essential skills within remote communities
• Overcoming challenges around specialist equipment and system nuances

“The community learning exchange visit showcased exciting opportunities for future collaboration between Eigg Electric, Knoydart Renewables and their broader communities, highlighting the potential advantages of a wider micro-grid support network- the benefits of which would go beyond these 2 remote communities.”