SDG&E completes Ramona microgrid to support aerial firefighting base

RAMONA — San Diego Gas & Electric has completed the Ramona microgrid, one of four planned microgrids within a high fire-threat district in the county’s backcountry, it was announced today. The Ramona facility is intended to provide backup power to the Ramona Air Attack Base, home to Cal Fire and U.S. Forest Service’s aerial firefighting equipment. The microgrid is touted as producing zero emissions as it’s powered by battery storage, SDG&E said in a statement.

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