What is a Microgrid?
Welcome to About Microgrids, a new section of Microgrid Knowledge that defines terms and concepts to help readers understand the growing usefulness and popularity of this form of distributed energy.
Homeland Security Calls for Microgrid-Driven Community Enclaves
A new Homeland Security report calls for creation of microgrid-driven community enclaves as part of a larger safety strategy should the United States experience a catastrophic power failure.
My Car, Your Home, a Microgrid and the Future
Cars, homes and microgrids will be key market actors in a future where consumers produce and share energy. eMotorWerks and LO3 Energy intend to demonstrate that such a future is getting closer.
Let’s Re-Design Wholesale Market Rules To Reap The Benefits of Solar and Wind: Report
Making old-fashioned wholesale power market rules friendlier to solar and wind energy could create numerous cost and flexibility benefits, said a new report from the Wind Solar Alliance.
Making Microgrids as Simple to Deploy & Finance as Rooftop Solar
Scale Microgrid Solutions is on a mission to make sophisticated microgrids as easy to deploy and finance as rooftop solar, said Timothy Hade, microgrid specialist for the company.
Industry Perspectives
Energy-as-a-Service Offers Hope to Airports, Railways and Seaports through Technological and Financial Innovation
Recovering from the effects of natural disasters on the electrical systems of railways, airports and seaports can be slow and expensive. Karen Morgan, president and CEO of Dynamic Energy Networks, explores how energy-as-a-service can impact railways, airports and seaports to increase resiliency for America’s transportation.
About Microgrids
Here you’ll find microgrid 101 information. We define terms and explain concepts to help readers understand the growing usefulness and popularity of this form of distributed energy. We welcome you to send these article links to others who may want to learn more about microgrids.
Choosing the Type of Microgrid that is Right for Your Operation
So you’ve decided that your operation needs a microgrid. But what type of microgrid? Here's a guide to your choices in the latest installment of the Microgrid Knowledge "About Microgrids" series.
What is a Virtual Power Plant?
Virtual power plants turn on its head the traditional idea of relying on big, centralized power plants for predictable power. But what are they exactly? And who uses them and why?
