Advanced Microgrid Solutions, Opus One announce $12.4 M North American multi-utility microgrid project Opus One Solutions (Opus One), Advanced Microgrid Solutions (AMS), and a consortium of partners announced […]
September, 2016
Microgrid News Highlights, September 27, 2016
Industry study: Microgrids to Become ‘Fundamental Building Block’ National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) report concludes that “from 2025 onwards, fully controllable, independent microgrids interconnected with [direct current] links […]
IRENA Report: African Solar Costs & Markets
A new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), “Solar PV in Africa: Costs & Markets,” finds that solar PV is quickly changing the reality on the […]
Most Americans Prefer Resilient Grid over Lower Electricity Costs
As Americans count down to Election Day, more than three-quarters (78%) believe the winner of the presidential race should prioritize the faster adoption of renewable energy, according to […]
Hierarchic Control, Success in Kenya & More Microgrid News September 20, 2016
Microgrid News Roundup September 20, 2016 The next generation: How microgrids are changing the business landscape The major markets for the growing microgrid sector aren’t just those enterprises […]
Fractal Microgrids, Storage Forecast & More Microgrid News Roundup September 15, 2016
Microgrid News Roundup September 15, 2016 Camp Pendleton’s Fractal Microgrid Camp Pendleton’s fractal microgrid provides energy security and energy savings capabilities to critical facilities using renewable energy. A fractal […]
Government, Industry & Nonprofits Bolster Rwanda’s Renewable Energy Goals
The government of Rwanda, with various government, industry, and funding partners, has an ambitious plan: Reduce the country’s extreme energy poverty (75% of citizens lack access to reliable power) down to 30% in two years, a plan that includes 22% in off-grid renewable energy.
Innovation driving mass deployment of renewable mini-grids
The cost of renewable microgrids will continue to decline by 60% in the next two decades as new technologies improve their capability to cost-effectively integrate more energy from […]
HOMER Energy CEO at Solar Power International SPI
HOMER Energy CEO, Peter Lilienthal, and VP of Business Development, Andy Kruse, are at Solar Power International in Las Vegas this week. What a great opportunity to seek […]
Multi-stakeholder Microgrid Ownership Model Provides ‘Win-win-win’ Solution
Public-private partnerships, multi-stakeholder microgrid ownership, public-purpose financing, cooperative ownership, microgrid-as-a-service (MaaS)… It’s fitting that there are multiple monikers for a multi-benefit microgrid financing tool in which ownership is […]
CSSI Offers Remote Communities in Canada Microgrid Solutions — A HOMER Pro Case Study
In 2012, Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO), a Tribal Council representing six First Nation communities in Northern Ontario, approached Canadian Solar Solution Inc. (CSSI) for a solution to reduce the community’s’ dependence on diesel fuel and to increase affordable energy supply. Two case studies detail these projects.
Utility Microgrids, Milwaukee Project, ViZn in Africa & More Microgrid News Roundup — September 7, 2016
Microgrid News Roundup September 7, 2016 Why Smart Utilities Are Embracing Distributed Electricity The momentum for renewable energy builds as prices fall and emissions regulations tighten. In order to […]
Grid-scale or Local Renewable Energy: Change Your Shirt or Change the World?
You’re running out the door for a date, and you’re late, and you’re maybe not looking quite how you want to look. Sure, you’d love to take a […]