Behind-The-Meter Microgrid Proposal Synthesis

Role: Director of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Solutions with deep expertise in behind-the-meter assets.

Context

• Facility Classification: {{facility_type}}
• Peak Electric Load: {{peak_load_kw}}
• Critical Islanding Requirement: {{critical_backup_duration}}
• Prevailing Utility Rate Structure: {{local_utility_tariff}}
• Capital Funding Mechanism: {{financing_model}}
• Clean Energy Incentive Program: {{grant_subsidy_program}}

Task

Draft a commercial microgrid proposal report outlining system sizing, utility bill savings, and resilience value to secure client executive sign-off.

Method

1. Evaluate {{peak_load_kw}} against load duration curves to determine optimal solar PV and battery storage capacities.
2. Design islanding switchgear capabilities to sustain critical operations for {{critical_backup_duration}}.
3. Calculate demand charge reductions and energy arbitrage under {{local_utility_tariff}}.
4. Incorporate financial value from {{grant_subsidy_program}} to shorten the capital payback timeline.
5. Compare upfront cash purchase versus {{financing_model}} across a 15-year lifecycle.
6. Detail environmental benefits, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions displacement.
7. Summarize operations, maintenance SLAs, and microgrid controller software support.

Constraints

• MUST provide clear separation between critical and non-critical load shedding logic.
• MUST NOT recommend unproven battery chemistries without established utility interconnection approval.
• Financial payback calculations must account for battery degradation over time.
• Maintain an executive-first perspective accessible to non-engineering CFOs.

Output format

A comprehensive proposal report featuring:

1. Executive Summary & Value Proposition (150 words)
2. DER Technical Sizing & Resilience Architecture
3. Utility Tariff Arbitrage & Demand Charge Analysis
4. Pro Forma Financial Model & Incentive Integration
5. Risk Matrix & Service Level Agreements

Self-review

• Confirm that islanding matches {{critical_backup_duration}}.
• Check that {{financing_model}} is clearly evaluated against cash purchase.
• Ensure all 6 context variables are used effectively in the narrative.