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MIU: Next-generation microgrid integration

A modular, future-ready control platform uniting energy sources for reliable, sustainable power in remote and isolated communities

Microgrid Interface Unit
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Seamless integration for remote power systems

Every community deserves reliable, affordable, and sustainable power — but for remote and isolated locations, energy systems can be complex and costly to manage. 


The Microgrid Interface Unit (MIU) is designed to change that. Acting as a simple, modular control platform, the MIU brings all your energy sources together — from diesel and batteries to solar, wind, or even tidal power. It removes the need for expensive custom solutions, making it easier to adapt, grow, and transition toward renewables. With the MIU, your community gains stable electricity today while building a resilient, future-ready energy system for tomorrow.

Delivering smarter energy control

Remote community microgrids

Provides standardised control interfaces to manage integration across diesel, battery, and renewable sources for off-grid communities.

Renewable energy integration

Seamlessly add solar, wind, tidal, or battery storage without costly redesigns.

Scalable power solutions

Supports plug-and-play deployment and scalability across diverse microgrid sizes and community needs.

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Features and benefits

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Standardised modular platform

Reduces complexity and deployment costs by replacing custom solutions.

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Flexible integration

Supports a mix of diesel, renewable, and storage technologies.

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Scalable and plug-and-play

Easily adapted for microgrids between 80kW and 1MW.

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Resilient energy management

Enhances stability and reliability for communities in remote environments.

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Future-ready design

Simplifies transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy systems.

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Equipment agnostic

Our microgrid can interface with any make of equipment (including equipment already on site).

Success stories

Case study

Ocean Energy smart grid integration project Nova Scotia

This project demonstrated how a Smart Microgrid Controller successfully integrated tidal energy into a community power system, reducing diesel reliance while improving resilience, sustainability, and affordability for remote communities.

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Reliable renewable energy integration for remote community microgrids

BMT’s smart microgrid controller enables remote communities to reliably integrate renewable energy, reducing diesel reliance, costs, and emissions.

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Proud to partner with world-leading customers and collaborators

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The energy transition is picking up speed... we think that new sources of renewable energy like tidal can offer a highly predictable and reliable power profile... This is where our partnership with BMT to test their Smart Microgrid technology comes in.

Jason Hayman, Sustainable Marine Energy (SME) CEO

Meet the expert behind the tech

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Katherine Arnot

Program Manager

Katherine is a Program Manager, recognized for her leadership in delivering innovative clean energy solutions across complex technical landscapes. With a strong foundation in structured project management and stakeholder alignment, Katherine plays a pivotal role in advancing BMT’s microgrid and Multi-Input Utility (MIU) initiatives.

She actively participates in BMT’s collaborations with Canadian universities and research institutions to design, develop, and test next-generation smart grid technologies. Her work supports the integration of diverse renewable energy sources into flexible microgrid systems—particularly for off-grid communities and remote research facilities—ensuring energy resilience and sustainability.

Katherine’s disciplined yet approachable style makes her a trusted partner for clients navigating the evolving energy landscape. Whether aligning cross-functional teams or translating strategic goals into actionable outcomes, she is the expert to contact for microgrid innovation and MIU deployment.

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02541-katherine-arnot

Katherine Arnot

Program Manager

Katherine is a Program Manager, recognized for her leadership in delivering innovative clean energy solutions across complex technical landscapes. With a strong foundation in structured project management and stakeholder alignment, Katherine plays a pivotal role in advancing BMT’s microgrid and Multi-Input Utility (MIU) initiatives.

She actively participates in BMT’s collaborations with Canadian universities and research institutions to design, develop, and test next-generation smart grid technologies. Her work supports the integration of diverse renewable energy sources into flexible microgrid systems—particularly for off-grid communities and remote research facilities—ensuring energy resilience and sustainability.

Katherine’s disciplined yet approachable style makes her a trusted partner for clients navigating the evolving energy landscape. Whether aligning cross-functional teams or translating strategic goals into actionable outcomes, she is the expert to contact for microgrid innovation and MIU deployment.

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Latest insights

Supporting sustainable, clean energy for remote communities

Remote communities around the globe, often not connected to an urban electrical grid, typically rely on costly diesel-generated electricity.

Scalable off-grid project from BMT puts rural electrification in Canada at 'forefront of energy transition'

The microgrid collaboration demonstrating floating tidal technology between community and utility offers long-term advantages that can help to overcome the traditional locked-in position of energy-starved or energy-deficient communities.

Ocean Energy Smart Grid Integration Project Reaches Full-Scale Testing

The BMT-led Ocean Energy Smart Grid Integration Project reaches milestone full-scale testing at Sustainable Marine Energy substation in Nova Scotia.
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