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The City of Penticton is set to present a proposal for an electrical microgrid aimed at improving power resiliency for critical infrastructure at the February 3 council meeting. The project, featuring a battery storage system and solar panels, seeks $5.6 million in external funding to support power supply during outages for facilities like the Penticton Regional Hospital. If implemented, the microgrid could lead to significant cost savings, potentially offsetting installation expenses within 11 years.