What is a Microgrid?
How is a microgrid defined? A few different definitions exist. Here we set out to explain what we mean by 'microgrid' at Microgrid Knowledge.
US House Bill Would Give Microgrids 30% Tax Credit
A California congressman has introduced a bill into the US House of Representatives that would create a 30% microgrid tax credit.
California Pays DERs Too Little in Attempt to Curb Blackouts
California took a step in the right direction in a decision designed to reduce blackouts because of hot weather, but compensation still falls short for DERs.
Lawmakers in 20 States Introduce 69 Microgrid Bills
Amid a growing focus on grid resilience, lawmakers in 20 US states have introduced about 69 microgrid-related bills so far this year.
Minigrids Act as the Seed of Change in Cameroon
In the Central African country of Cameroon, electricity is scarce outside of major cities. But that may soon change because of a public-private partnership that has a set goal of installing 750 minigrids.
Microgrid Perspectives
CleanSpark CEO Discusses Residential Microgrids
Zach Bradford, CEO and president of CleanSpark Energy, sat down with Microgrid Knowledge to talk about the growth of residential microgrids and how the new administration can encourage faster consumer adoption rates.
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.
