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.
Xcel Energy Reaches Settlement Agreement on $23.4M Microgrid Project in Colorado
Xcel Energy has reached a settlement agreement with consumer, regulatory, environmental and labor interests which, if approved by state regulators, allows the utility to move ahead with a $23.4 microgrid project.
Solar Microgrid Shows Future of Humanitarian Aid, Powers COVID Clinic for Asylum Seekers at Mexican Border
The solar microgrid now powering a COVID-19 clinic for a camp of about 3,000 asylum seekers on the border of US and Mexico began with an Instagram post.
Santa Barbara, California Seeks Bids for at Least Six School Microgrids, Solar and Storage
The Santa Barbara Unified School District has issued a request for proposals for at least six school microgrids as part of a solar and resiliency project at 15 locations.
COVID-19 Providing a World of Research on the Grid and Microgrids: IEEE
With their controls and ability to provide resilience, smart microgrids can solve numerous energy-related challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis, says the co-author of a new IEEE report about how the pandemic has affected the industry and grid.
Industry Perspectives
How Hospital Microgrids can Solve Energy Challenges
Adam Dutka, vice president sales – healthcare, at PowerSecure, delves into how hospital microgrids can solve energy challenges in these critical institutions, especially in light of the current COVID-19 crisis.
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.
Microgrid Benefits: Eight Ways a Microgrid Will Improve Your Operation…and the World
Microgrids serve industries, institutions, communities and other customers in a range of ways. Here we look at eight main microgrid benefits – from keeping the lights in a storm to lowering energy costs to improving community well-being.
History of Microgrids in the US: From Pearl Street to Plug-and-Play
While it may seem that microgrids are new, they have been around in some form for years, going back to Thomas Edison's Pearl Street Station. Here's a brief look at the history of microgrids in the US.
