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.
Should All Utility Customers Pay for EV Infrastructure and Microgrids?
An accord signed by a range of stakeholders this week opens the door toward rate-based EV infrastructure, which raises the question: Should rate-based microgrids be next?
Microgrid Developer Finds Fertile Ground in the Texas Electricity Market
The Texas electricity market is giving rise to innovative microgrid projects as developers leverage opportunity in a state that produces more electricity than any other.
Village Microgrids Up and Running in the Land of the Royal Bengal Tiger
Modern, environmentally friendly energy is available to villagers in the Indian Sundarbans — the world’s largest, remaining mangrove forest ecosystem — thanks to village microgrids deployed as a result of WWF-India’s Project Sahasra Jyoti.
Two Models, Two Outcomes for Demand Response in PJM, California
Two different models yielded two very different outcomes for demand response in PJM territory and California recently. The results illuminate the pros and cons of how distributed energy resources are treated in both markets.
Industry Perspectives
What’s Driving Organizations and Businesses to Invest in Microgrids?
In this week’s Industry Perspectives, James Redden, vice president of energy asset development at Ameresco, sets out three key factors — beyond financial returns — motivating C-suite executives to invest in microgrids.
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.
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.
