The trade industry group Think Microgrid has issued a new report ranking states for their support of microgrid technology. The group says that legacy state energy policies must be reformed in order for the microgrid industry to move ahead.
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Award-Winning Caribbean Microgrid Incorporates Hurricane Resilience
An award-winning Caribbean microgrid is engineered for extreme weather conditions – such as hurricanes – and corrosion, from proximity to the sea. The Rocky Mountain Institute has published best practices for design of solar arrays in hurricane prone areas.
Join Us at Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2024
Microgrid Knowledge (MGK) Conference 2024 is the intersection of education, advocacy and collaboration on the mission-critical pathway to NetZero unity. Join us and say hi to the HOMER Software team on the show floor at booth #507 to learn all about what’s new with HOMER Pro, HOMER Grid and HOMER Front. Also, don’t miss our session on April 23rd, 2024, ‘The Dynamic Path to Reliable Energy: A Living Roadmap’.
Early Adopters of Microgrid Technology: African Telecommunications Companies Use Renewable Energy to Power Cell Towers and Industry Growth
Microgrids have proven to be crucial for powering cell towers in Africa, where mobile phone technology leapfrogged over landlines in the past few decades. Ugandan engineer Nelson Tashobya explains how he has used HOMER Pro to design renewably-powered microgrids that save on diesel fuel costs and provide reliable power in remote locations.
Fort Collins Deploys a Microgrid for Resilience and Carbon Dioxide Reduction at the Northside Aztlan Community Center
The city of Fort Collins, Colorado has deployed a new microgrid on a community center. It will provide resilience in emergencies, aid in carbon reduction and provide grid services to the municipal utility.
Hotel Marcel combines historic architecture, energy efficiency and a renewably powered microgrid
The Bauhaus-style Hotel Marcel is a historic architectural landmark in New Haven, Connecticut. Architect Bruce Becker remodeled the building, which had stood empty for two decades, turning it into highly efficient, top-rated Connecticut hotel and adding a microgrid modeled using HOMER Grid.
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Microgrids Come of Age After nearly a decade of being the premier microgrid conference, we are thrilled to join forces with Microgrid Knowledge’s Microgrid Conference Series to advance […]
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2023 December 2023 – Curtailment Mitigation Via Energy Storage, Powering African Cell Towers with Renewable Energy, Electrifying Parking Lots White Paper, Repowering a Village School in Nepal. Learn […]
Think Microgrid Policy Summit: Overcoming Barriers to Microgrid Adoption
In its 2023 Microgrid Policy Summit, the industry coalition Think Microgrid assembled experts from the industry to explore policy hurdles that are slowing microgrid development. Learn more about the issues they reported.
Qatar Desert Farm is Powered by Renewable Energy Microgrid
A HOMER-modeled microgrid powers an off-grid desert farm in Qatar, designed by the Qatar Environment and Energy Institute (QEERI).
Growth Expectations in the Microgrid Market
The Danish proverb goes: “It’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future.” But clear signals in the microgrid industry point toward accelerated growth on an unprecedented scale. Which microgrid market will have the most growth in 2023 and why?
Join Us at the Microgrid Knowledge 2023 Conference
Join us from May 16-17, 2023 in Anaheim, California for the Microgrid Knowledge 2023 Conference conference to explore the markets, technologies, policies and customer benefits emerging as we decentralize our energy supply and electrify buildings and transportation. HOMER Software founder, Peter Lilienthal, will be presenting during the “Fending Off Climate Disasters with Microgrids” session on ‘Resilience Hubs: powering energy equity in climate disasters and year-round’.
Oregon National Guard Center Operates a Microgrid to Provide Resilience in Case of Earthquake
The Oregon National Guard is preparing for a major earthquake and tsunami, expected to strike the Pacific Northwest within the next 50 years. A microgrid operating at the Guard’s Nesmith Readiness Center in Dallas will provide resilience and serve as a blueprint for upgrading other facilities.
Remote Microgrids Become a Reality in Isolated Communities and Fire-prone Areas
A remote microgrid is successfully powering Briceburg, California, a small community in a high-risk wildfire region. Built by BoxPower using HOMER software, the hybrid power system is part of PG&E’s remote grid program.
UL Solutions Releases New Features for HOMER® Grid Modeling Software to Enable More Detailed Cost Evaluations for Grid-tied Microgrids
A new release of HOMER Grid, energy modeling software for grid-connected hybrid power projects, enables more detailed cost calculations. HOMER Grid 1.9 also facilitates setting utility tariffs. The new features allow energy professionals to complete more accurate cost and performance evaluations for a specific distributed energy project. Learn more at a Dec 7, 2022 HOMER Grid webinar.
Shungnak, Alaska, unveils one of the state’s first microgrids with solar above the Arctic Circle*
The town of Shungnak, Alaska – north of the Arctic Circle – is cutting energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions with a new microgrid. Shungnak is gradually replacing diesel generation with a hybrid power system that includes solar and energy storage.
Call for Stories: New Series on Microgrid and Hybrid Power Projects Announced
The editors of Microgrid News seek projects from HOMER® software customers for the new “Microgrid and Hybrid Power Project Spotlight” series for the online and newsletter editions of Microgrid News — with a distribution of more than 60,000 subscribers.
Watch the Microgrid 2022 HOMER Software Technology Workshop On-Demand Now
Recently, we had the pleasure of meeting with and learning from many microgrid experts live and in-person at the Microgrid 2022 Conference. At this event, we hosted a live HOMER technology workshop on how to optimize microgrids to deliver resilience and EV charging, while cutting costs and emissions.
Think Microgrid Policy Summit to Tackle Barriers to Microgrid Adoption
Join us for the Think Microgrid Policy Summit Tuesday, May 31, co-located with the Microgrid 2022 Conference in Philadelphia. Featuring industry and regulatory experts, the summit will tackle barriers to microgrid development in the U.S.
Three Case Studies: Behind-the-Meter Microgrids for Energy Resiliency and Electric Vehicle Charging; Front-of-the-Meter Energy Storage
No. 1: Use Case — Microgrid for Energy Resiliency in Yarmouth, Mass., with HOMER Grid Download the case study: HOMER Grid — Case Study Energy Resiliency — Mass. […]
Microgrid Knowledge Announces Finalists for 2022 Microgrid Greater Good Awards
A key feature of the Microgrid 2022 conference coming up on June 1-2 in Philadelphia is the Microgrid Greater Good awards. Drawn from applicants from around the world, these awards focus on projects that fulfill social and humanitarian needs. Eight finalists are competing for the top prizes, which will be presented by Dr. Peter Lilienthal of HOMER Energy / UL.
Two Premier Microgrid Conferences Join Forces to Advance Microgrids Worldwide
Boulder, Colo – April 8, 2022 – Organizers of UL’s HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International conference, the premier microgrid conference produced by UL’s HOMER software and Microgrid Knowledge, host of Microgrid 2022, today announced a collaboration to bring HOMER’s long-standing thought leadership to the Microgrid Knowledge stage.
Join Us at Microgrid 2022: Microgrids as Climate Heroes
Hosted by Microgrid Knowledge, the world’s largest news site dedicated to all things microgrid, Microgrid 2022 is the one microgrid conference you will not want to miss. Don’t miss our special HOMER Technology Workshop on June 2, 2022. The conference is in person, June 1-2, 2022, in Philadelphia. Use code HOMERVIP for 10% off when you register for the conference.
Microgrid Brings Newfound Quiet and Cost Reductions to Canadian Native Community
A microgrid on Harbledown Island in British Columbia is reducing generator noise and air pollution as it delivers lower-cost energy to a Canadian native community. Modeled using UL’s HOMER Pro, it is continuing to perform well after a year of operation:
Odyssey Streamlines Microgrid Financing in Africa Using UL’s HOMER® Application Programming Interface (API)
Solar microgrid developers in Nigeria are getting needed help to move their project proposals forward. The assistance begins with an opportunity to apply for project financing through the […]
Don’t Miss the Elum Energy Microgrid Impact Challenge
Elum Energy invites you to join a one-day multilingual webinar on Feb. 9th dedicated to introducing the ePowerControl ES/ES+, our new energy storage controller dedicated to battery storage systems, and to kick off their microgrid impact challenge. HOMER Software founder, Dr. Peter Lilienthal, will be speaking on “The Impact of Improving Technology on Microgrid Design” at Session 4, so don’t miss his insights or the opportunity to participate in the challenge!
Massachusetts Town Plans a Microgrid as the State’s First Clean Energy Resilience Solution
The Cape Cod, Massachusetts town of Yarmouth is building the state’s first municipal clean energy resilience microgrid. It will power an emergency operations center in a firehouse during extreme weather events.
New Research Shows Microgrids Can Create Jobs and Contribute to Economic Growth
Three new reports – one by the new industry trade association Think Microgrid – show how microgrids can create jobs and bolster economic growth:
HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International Draws Worldwide Audience
Participants from more than 120 countries joined us for the ninth annual HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International Conference last month. We bring you some of the highlights and information on how to access complimentary recordings of the proceedings:
DC Mesh Grid Microgrid Networks Show Promise in Developing Country Rural Electrification Projects
A DC mesh network in Cambodia brings low-cost electricity to a remote rural village for the first time. Learn how Otteh Edubio from Okra Solar builds these microgrids. Then get the details from his presentation recorded at the HOMER Microgrid and Hybrid Power International.