THIS PROJECT INVOLVES BUILDING A DIRECT CURRENT (DC) MICROGRID TO SERVE A LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME COMMUNITY OF RENTAL AND HOME OWNERSHIP UNITS. THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE CREATION OF A SOLAR-POWERED DC MICROGRID CONNECTING NEW UNITS BEING DEVELOPED IN THE COMMUNITY, A BATTERY SYSTEM TO ENABLE STORAGE OF POWER GENERATED BY ON-SITE SOLAR, AND INCORPORATION OF DC APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT INTO THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THESE UNITS.