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North Carolina food bank gets first solar microgrid
Original: North Carolina food bank gets first solar microgrid, keeping freezers on when the grid fails
A food bank in North Carolina has installed its first solar microgrid, designed to keep refrigerators and freezers running when the power grid goes down. The system protects stored food during outages, which is critical for an operation reliant on cold storage. It is being highlighted as an example of how clean energy can make community food services more resilient.
Why now: Interest in clean energy solutions that improve community resilience against power outages
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