Funding opportunities from the Maryland Energy Administration’s Resilient Maryland grant program have jumpstarted projects throughout the state. As a result, Maryland has emerged as a key state for microgrid project development. The 2021 grant deadline is approaching.
October, 2020
Renewable Energy Powers an Arctic Village: Ancient Traditions and Clean Technology
Developing a microgrid in the Yukon’s extreme North is a challenge of epic proportions. A landmark power purchase agreement, extraordinary system engineering, and a unique pitched panel design will allow the village of Old Crow to reduce its diesel consumption by over 50,000 gallons per year.
Hear Dr. Peter Lilienthal Speak at The Africa Energy Forum November 3rd
Join us at the 2020 Africa Energy Forum (AEF) to hear HOMER Energy by UL Founder, Dr. Peter Lilienthal, share his expertise during the “Digitalisation & Solar in Emerging Markets” session scheduled for 14:00-15:00 (UK time) on the 3rd of November.
HOMER International Microgrid Conference Identifies Technological Advances, Policy Shifts, and the Industry’s Path Forward
The 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference attracted record-breaking participation and international representation, as well as an extraordinary selection of presentations by industry leaders. Session recordings are now available.
Message from the Founder
Beyond serving as an introduction to the 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference which starts Monday, October 12, this issue of Microgrid News highlights new developments in the field of distributed energy such as the release of FERC Order 2222, current efforts to boost resiliency in California, and new power solutions for islanded communities.
Looking to the Past to Predict the Future of Microgrid Markets
By studying historic drivers and evaluating current market indicators, Wood Mackenzie researcher Isaac Maze-Rothstein has gathered key insights related to microgrid markets in both the US and Kenya. He and colleague Benjamin Attia have mapped out an overview of what the future may look like for these markets. They will present their findings at the 8th annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference on October 12.
Groundbreaking FERC Order 2222 Opens Energy Markets to DERs
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently approved a landmark ruling that enables distributed energy resource aggregators to compete in regional wholesale energy markets. The ruling is expected to create new revenue opportunities for owners of solar, batteries, EVs, and other DERs.