“The issue is, if cell phone towers become anchors for microgrids, the banks will pay for the cell phone tower and then local entrepreneurs will figure out ways […]
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Alstom Receives Funding to Advance Philadelphia Microgrid Project
Alstom has been awarded $1.2M by the U.S. Department of Energy to improve grid resiliency through the advancement of microgrid technology. The company will research and design a […]
Meghalaya State in North-East India to Start Microgrid Systems in Select Villages
“We have identified certain villages in the state where there is a possibility of them being delinked from the main grid after they are provided with renewable power,” […]
NJ Transit Receives Federal Funding for Microgrid Project
Governor Christie of New Jersey recently announced that NJ Transit will receive $1.276 billion in federal monies to fund five projects designed to harden NJ Transit’s infrastructure. The […]
One of the Nation’s Largest Battery Energy Storage Systems to be Installed at UC San Diego Microgrid
One of the largest, most environmentally friendly, battery-based energy storage systems (ESS) in the United States will be installed at the University of California, San Diego. The 2.5 […]
25,000 Indian Villages to Get Electricity Through Microgrids
More than 25,000 Indian villages, which have been waiting for half a century and beyond for the government to provide them with electricity, could soon see light at […]
Grid of the Future to be Discussed at Power Analytics Conference
Power Analytics Corporation has secured three highly-esteemed thought leaders from the energy sector as keynote speakers for the company’s 20/20 Vision-Driven Power Conference, October 21-23 in San Diego. […]
Alliance for Rural Electrification Announced
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) is an international business association representing the decentralised energy sector, working towards the integration of renewables into rural electrification markets in developing […]
Microgrid Deployment Workshop 2014 Sells Out
HOMER Energy, along with local co-organizer Trama TecnoAmbiental held a sold out Microgrid Deployment Workshop in Barcelona, Spain, September 22 and 23, 2014. The meeting included participants from […]
ComEd Awarded $1.2 Million Grant from U.S. DOE for Microgrid Controller
ComEd recently announced that it has been selected by the United States Department of Energy to receive a $1.2 million grant to build a master controller that could […]
HOMER Energy Presents 2nd Microgrid Deployment Workshop in Barcelona
Event explores deployment strategies and case studies for microgrids in off-grid and grid-connected environments Download this release Boulder, Colorado, September 11, 2014 — HOMER Energy, developer of the […]
Launch of the Decade of Sustainable Energy for All Americas
The launch of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Energy for All in the Americas will take place in Santiago, Chile, from October 15-17, 2014. The President of […]
Study Focuses on the Role of Microgrids for Oil and Gas Producers
“Oklahoma utilities are experiencing unprecedented growth from oil and gas production,” said David Swank, CEO of the NESI-SES Association and Central Rural Electric Cooperative. “This growth presents challenges […]
American Vanadium’s CellCube Included In HOMER Microgrid Software
“With Navigant Research predicting the dramatic growth of all microgrid segments in the next decade, particularly the remote and island microgrid sector, we are very excited that the […]
New Innovation Center Aims to Make Milwaukee a Global Energy Hub
Officials from the Mid-West Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) recently unveiled plans for the new Energy Innovation Center (EIC), a facility that is intended to accelerate the development of […]
New Survey Examines Views of U.S. Utilities on Microgrids
According to the survey of 265 U.S. electric utility and independent power producer executives, an overwhelming 97% of respondents see microgrids as a business opportunity for them over […]
New Survey Examines Views of U.S. Utilities on Microgrids
According to a recent survey conducted by Utility Dive of 265 U.S. electric utility and independent power producer executives, an overwhelming 97% of respondents see microgrids as a […]
New York Allocates $3.3 Million to Improve Grid Resiliency and Efficiency
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that $3.3 million has been awarded to seven research teams to develop technologies that add resiliency and efficiency to New York State’s electric […]
EMerge Alliance Expands DC Power Initiative to South Asia
The EMerge Alliance, an industry association leading the adoption of direct-current (DC) power distribution standards for buildings, recently announced it will start teaming with local organizations and launched […]
HOMER Energy Partners with Global Firms to Enhance Microgrid Market Opportunities
Download this release Boulder, CO, July 25, 2014 — HOMER Energy has recently partnered with 10 global firms to connect diverse stakeholders who are developing microgrids and distributed […]
California Issues New Call for Microgrid Projects
California has announced the availability of up to $26.5 million for projects that demonstrate the reliable integration of energy efficient demand-side resources, distributed clean energy generation, and smart […]
Maryland Task Force Recommends Focusing on Public Purpose Microgrids
According to a recently released report by Maryland’s a Resiliency Through Microgrids Task Force, there is an important wave forming in the development of microgrids — those that […]
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Microgrid Competition
The U.S. Department of Energy recently launched the Microgrid 2014 MVP Challenge, a competition to support resiliency and adaptation in communities across America. The Challenge is intended to […]
U.S. Microgrid Capacity To Exceed 1.8 GW by 2018
Military bases and remote communities have traditionally built and maintained the lion’s share of microgrids in the United States, but cities, communities and public institutions will foster the […]
Energy Access To Host Workshop in Conjunction with Intersolar North America, 2014
The afternoon workshop and happy hour brings together start-ups, financiers, non-profits, academics and manufacturers for interactive panel sessions on issues surrounding global access to electricity. Aimed at professionals […]
U.S. Dept. of Defense Awards Fort Bragg Microgrid Project
Honeywell recently announced a $3.4-million project to help improve energy security and surety at Fort Bragg, N.C. The company will build a microgrid that uses advance controls to […]
PEER Certification Initiative Launched
ZF Energy Development and the Perfect Power Institute are launching the first PEER-certified industrial energy projects. Developed by the Perfect Power Institute, a non-profit that aims to apply LEED-style grading to […]
Africa’s Largest Self-Sufficient Solar Microgrid Project Created
The government of Equatorial Guinea has selected MAECI Solar, a division of Management and Economic Consulting, Inc., in collaboration with GE Power & Water and Princeton Power Systems, […]
Report Examines Microgrids in Asia Pacific
Editor’s Note: The following is reprinted with permission from Navigant Research. For more information on the report, click hereAsia Pacific consists of many divergent aspects, including diverse demographic factors, […]
Navigant Research Releases Latest Microgrid Deployment Tracker
Editor’s Note: The following is reprinted with permission from Navigant Research. For more information on the report, click hereMicrogrids are a global phenomenon. Yet, a clear definition of what […]