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.
Georgia Makes a Big Clean Energy Move
Georgia isn’t usually associated with bold clean energy moves, but this week state regulators decided to make some history.
Alaska, Model of Microgrid Development, Delivers Resiliency in Cold, Remote Conditions
Alaska’s challenges — cold weather and the high cost of delivered energy — are part of the reason the state is a model of innovative microgrid development, with the largest number of microgrids in the US, says a new report by Navigant.
Is Load Flexibility the New Demand Response?
Demand response is reaching a saturation point, but load flexibility is emerging as its new iteration, a 2.0 that is much more powerful and could become a 200 GW grid resource by 2030.
Microgrid at the Center of $630 Million London City Airport Expansion
The London City Airport microgrid, now under development, will nearly double the size of the facility’s electricity distribution infrastructure, from 3.6 MVA to 7 MVA, and help power a major airport expansion and upgrade.
Industry Perspectives
How Midwestern Cities are Taking Electric Vehicles beyond the Passenger Car
As electric vehicles become more common, they are expected to drive development of microgrids to serve charging stations. Here a team from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) looks at Midwestern cities that are taking electric vehicles beyond the passenger car.
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?
