California’s pioneering development of new microgrid tariffs will not only create a revenue stream for microgrids and advance related technologies, it is likely to serve as a model for other states.
January, 2021
Webinar: De-Risking Microgrids & DERs in Australia – System Design, Safety & Bankability
Hybrid power systems, whether as remote microgrids or grid-connected distributed energy systems are integral to the future of Australia’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. But hybrid power systems require financing, and financiers seek projects that offer low risk. This webinar examines the challenges of designing, building, and operating hybrid power systems that incorporate both renewable resources and storage. Expert panelists discuss best practice design choices and cost-effective operation and maintenance.
A Microgrid Pilot Program in Wisconsin Aims to Boost Resilience
With resiliency in mind, a Wisconsin utility has proposed a novel microgrid pilot program that will pave the way for 22 microgrid projects and ultimately offer energy consumers access to cleaner, more reliable power.
Upcoming Webinar: The Advantages of PV Solutions in the MENA Region
In these recent years, solar energy and energy storage systems have emerged as a solution to supply electricity to grid-tied and off-grid sites. Solar systems can address different applications such as agriculture, C&I grid-tied, C&I off-grid, microgrids. In this webinar, we will explore the advantages of PV solutions for these different markets in the MENA region.
The Need for Operational Resilience Drives Microgrid Innovation
A Colorado car dealership experienced several prolonged power outages during business hours each year. The lost business was consequential, so it installed an innovative grid-tied, solar + storage microgrid that today provides a myriad of benefits.
Ripple Effect: An Educational Microgrid in Indonesia With Far-Reaching Benefits
Access to energy is a challenge for inhabitants of remote islands in Maluku Province, Indonesia. But a new campus mini-grid lab will soon offer engineering students practical experience that could produce a groundswell of interest in renewable energy and provide more villages with power.
Smart Energy Summit 2021
Smart Energy Summit will host virtual sessions in 2021 featuring leaders from utilities, state and national regulators, telecom and security companies, retailers and OEMs.
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Proceedings of 8th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference Now Available On-demand
Session recordings from the eighth annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference are available for on-demand viewing. Conference organizer, HOMER Energy by UL, made these complementary sessions available to provide technical information and lessons learned from real-world microgrids.