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.
Hawaii Traverses New Ground with Microgrid Tariff
Hawaii is traversing new ground as state regulators, HECO and other stakeholders work on what may become the first full microgrid tariff in the United States.
When the Reason for Microgrids Comes in a Flash
When it comes to electrical grids, even the best of them fail, sometimes leaving prisons, airports and other important facilities in the dark, as we’ve seen too much recently. It’s a reason for microgrids, more of them, quicker. Oh and then there are the aliens…
Big Win for Local Energy: First Virtual Power Plant Snags Contract in US Wholesale Capacity Auction
A virtual power plant wins a wholesale market capacity contract for the first time in the US. The victory went to Sunrun and its BrightBox.
Miramar Microgrid to Demonstrate One Solution to World’s Waste Problem
The much-watched Miramar microgrid took a big step this week with an expansion that will demonstrate landfill gas as a reliable fuel for an islanded microgrid.
Industry Perspectives
How to Improve Energy Management of Your Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility
Mike Byrnes, CEO of Veolia North America, discusses how to improve energy efficiency and resiliency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and access new revenue streams for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
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?
