Bigger is Not Better: Grid Modernization and the Antiquated Concept of ‘Baseload’
The US electric grid is having its smart phone moment. Will the federal government get in the way? That’s the worry of clean energy groups that are arming themselves with research on grid modernization.
Healthcare Microgrids: A Guide to More Reliable, Clean, Lower-Cost Energy for Hospitals
Healthcare microgrids ensure that hospitals keep the lights on during storms and disasters. And during normal operations, these microgrids offer a way to better manage energy costs. Here’s a guide to how and why healthcare administrators are pursuing microgrids.
Why Pennsylvania Utilities Want to Build Public Purpose Microgrids: Legislative Hearing
Two Pennsylvania utilities made a case to state lawmakers this week for public purpose microgrids as concern heightens over the potential for a cyberattack on the electric power grid.
Thriving Times for Microgrids and Nanogrids. Thank You Batteries and Distributed Gen
For a long time microgrids and nanogrids were heralded for their ability to provide power when the grid goes down. Now, more and more, they win friends because of their intelligence. New Deutsche Bank market research explains what’s driving this appreciation.
Industry Perspectives
Hospital Microgrids Become an Integral Part of the Energy Value Chain
Mark Feasel, vice president of Schneider Electric’s Electric Utility segment and Smart Grid business in the U.S., explains how hospital microgrids are becoming an integral part of the “energy value chain.”
