Report Calls HOMER Energy ‘Key Player’ in Microgrid Growth Around the globe, governments are increasingly concentrating on RE resource-based microgrids. The microgrid market is expected to be a […]
January, 2017
Renewable Energy: California & Wyoming on Opposite Paths …& More Microgrid News — January 26, 2017
BBC lists SteamaCo’s electricity grids as top African product to watch in 2017…Bangladesh Emerges as a Hotbed for Solar Microgrids…New Jersey Moves Forward with First Ever Rail Microgrid Project & more microgrid news highlights January 5, 2017
IRENA: Microgrids Most Democratic Energy Source, Energy Storage a ‘Game-changer’
In 2016, the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA), celebrated five monumental years of work. IRENA, an intergovernmental organization supporting countries in the transition to sustainable use of renewable […]
Use HOMER Pro to Its Fullest Capabilities with New Premium Support
Unanswered questions about using HOMER can seriously affect users’ critical work. When adverse situations occur, quick and easy access to HOMER experts can ensure you are able to address […]
Emerging Markets, Military Microgrids & Abu Dhabi Solar, More Microgrid News — January 18, 2017
21 MW of Solar PV for Emerging Market Community Microgrids Announced Since April…Off-grid Solar PV Powers Abu Dhabi Desalination Plant…Military Microgrids Could Save the US…more microgrid news & insight 1/18/17
Microgrid Space Tech, Solar Prices & Energy Storage, More Microgrid News — January 11, 2017
BBC lists SteamaCo’s electricity grids as top African product to watch in 2017…Bangladesh Emerges as a Hotbed for Solar Microgrids…New Jersey Moves Forward with First Ever Rail Microgrid Project & more microgrid news highlights January 5, 2017
Rebuilding Haitian Microgrid in Hurricane Matthew’s Aftermath
Following is an overview of repair efforts to date for EarthSpark’s Haitian Microgrid. The overview was presented by Rachel McManus, executive director of EarthSpark, at the recent HOMER International […]
GE Power Pilot Microgrid Projects Take Off (World Bank Brown Bag Lunch)
The World Bank invited Ricky Buch, Strategic Marketing Leader, General Electric’s Power business, to share his experiences with building microgrids in developing regions.
Buch spoke about the GE Power pilot microgrid projects in India (Bihar and Uttar Pradesh) and upcoming projects in South East Asia and Africa. For these pilots, GE has designed a hybrid system that combines solar and batteries with a diesel genset. This microgrid “CONTAINER” includes an energy management system capable of reducing the energy cost up to 30% versus traditional systems.
1st Rail Microgrid, Solar in Bangladesh & more Microgrid News Highlights — January 5, 2017
BBC lists SteamaCo’s electricity grids as top African product to watch in 2017…Bangladesh Emerges as a Hotbed for Solar Microgrids…New Jersey Moves Forward with First Ever Rail Microgrid Project & more microgrid news highlights January 5, 2017
2017 Outlook: Conflicting Views as Industry Ponders Tesla Solar Success in the New Year
2016 was a busy year for Tesla, with several significant Tesla solar developments leading to a variety of responses in the financial and RE sectors. Will the company’s SolarCity purchase and ambitious plans prove successful in 2017? Experts weigh in.