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.
Will a Single Utility, PG&E, Boost the 2020 Microgrid Market by $1 Billion?
By some estimates, PG&E may be creating a $1 billion opportunity for microgrids, meaning one utility in one year could boost the worldwide market by 10%. But the path there is still not clear — and unlikely to be easy.
“Home as a Service” Model Brings Affordable Microgrids to Military Veterans
A veteran’s community project plans to provide microgrids to 37 US military veterans in homes in Perris, California, under a home as a service model that the developer hopes to replicate nationally.
Can You Afford to Not Have a Microgrid?
In California, the question ‘Can we afford a microgrid?’ might be more aptly phrased: ‘Can we afford not to have a microgrid?’
Which Power Systems Boost City Resilience — and for How Long?
Which power systems boost city resilience during power outages — and for how long? How do microgrids, solar plus storage and diesel fare? And which cities do best on energy efficiency and renewables? A new ACEEE report sheds light.
Industry Perspectives
Microgrids as a Non-Spinning Substitute for Spinning Reserves
Mark Martyak, chief sales officer of PowerSecure-Distributed Infrastructure, explains in an interview with Kevin Normandeau, publisher, Microgrid Knowledge, how microgrids can become a “non-spinning substitute for spinning reserves,” which is crucial as we add more renewable resources to the grid.
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.
