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. 3,480.5 MW
How Much Energy is Enough for Each of Us? New Report Calls for a Minimum Standard
We know that not having enough energy causes both personal and economic hardship. But how much is enough? And enough for what? Do we need a modern energy minimum standard?
California Microgrid To Demonstrate that Hospitals Don’t Need Diesel Generators
Kaiser Permanente plans to demonstrate a range of energy innovations at a hospital microgrid in Ontario, California, including swapping out the diesel commonly found in medical facilities for renewable energy.
A Ready-Made Microgrid at Zero Cost? Yep. A Nebraska Utility Did It
Attention utilities. Here’s a microgrid to consider. It required no new equipment, nor a microgrid controller. And the price tag can’t be beat. Here’s how Lincoln Electric System (LES) did it.
California Approves Microgrid Tariffs as Grassroots Groups Push for More Local Control of Energy
In a decision likely to be eyed closely by other states, California regulators yesterday approved microgrid tariffs and rules to hasten the deployment and commercialization of the technology.
Industry Perspectives
Natural Gas Generators: Not Only Relevant but Critical to Microgrids
Generac’s Jamie Smith explores how natural gas generators integrated into a microgrid solution can allow for an environmental friendly alternative that will ensure system reliability and enable opportunities to augment project returns.
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.
