The University of Regina has unveiled its Microgrid Living Lab, which will serve as a hub for clean energy research, development, and education. The lab—which CBC says is the first of its kind in Saskatchewan—is independent of the university’s main power grid and draws power from renewable sources such as solar, wind, and hydro power. It emulates the performance of a microgrid in real-world conditions, which will enable research into more sustainable, flexible models for bringing energy to remote communities. URegina Microgrid Living Lab Director Irfan Al-Anbagi explained that the microgrid can be used as a hands-on learning tool for students and as a development and testing facility for small and medium enterprises in Regina.
