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Kauhale 'O Kipapa: Kahikinui Community Cultural, Educational, and Resilience Center Preliminary Design Technical Assistance Summary Report

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The Kahikinui Homestead Community in Maui faces energy resilience challenges due to its remote, off-grid location. This report summarizes preliminary technical assistance to design a microgrid for six modular homes using solar PV, wind, and battery storage. Findings show hybrid PV and battery systems, supplemented by small wind turbines, offer cost-effective, resilient solutions. This work supports enhanced energy independence and disaster preparedness for the community.

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Quiroz, Jimmy Edward [Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)] (ORCID:0009000569716167), Villa, Daniel [Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)] (ORCID:0000000153394902), Mammoli, Andrea Alberto [Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)] (ORCID:0009000111056945), Farm, Kyle Elama [Kahikinui Homestead Community]. 2026-08-01. Kauhale 'O Kipapa: Kahikinui Community Cultural, Educational, and Resilience Center Preliminary Design Technical Assistance Summary Report. https://doi.org/10.2172/3683718

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