Environmental challenge(s) met
Carbon and Energy Management

Outline of project:
By 2030, Hawaii aims to generate 70% of its energy from renewable energy sources. However, in 2012 only 5% of Hawaii's electricity was generated from wind farms. To improve this percentage Honeywell and Hawaiin Electric Co. launched a 2 year demonstrator project to show how demand response technology can help integrate more intermittent renewable energy into the State's energy grid.

Testing a new type of “fast demand response” (Fast DR) technology the demonstrator highlighted the significant role smart grids will play in increasing energy independence, security and sustainability for Hawaii. As Hawaii Electric relies heavily on fossil fuels for meeting the State's energy demands. This project provided a perfect opportunity to trial an innovative, smart technology that will mitigate the challenges often associated with renewables and intermittency, whilst providing a solution to the State's increasing energy requirements.

What stage is the project at?
Research and Development

Monitored output to date? Or potential output if not project not yet live?
Greater Efficiencies in local grid

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