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.
Utilities See Future Profits in Microgrids: Survey
Utility executives see microgrids and related technologies as future revenue opportunities to help counter dampened profits from their traditional services, according to a new study from Accenture.
Cloud Computing Meets Microgrids in New Palo Alto Project
Cloud computing giant VMware is joining forces with one of the world’s tech capitals, Palo Alto, California, to explore the potential of community microgrid projects.
School Microgrids Create Stability for Children in Puerto Rico
RMI began developing school microgrids in Puerto Rico after learning from Save the Children that Hurricane Maria kept children out of school 13 million cumulative days — and some schools still hadn’t reopened.
Montgomery County Microgrids Now Live and Leading
The concept of the no-money down microgrid gained significant footing this week when two Montgomery County microgrids went live in Maryland.
Industry Perspectives
How Battery Energy Storage Changes the Game
Schneider Electric’s Andy Haun offers insight on how battery energy storage has the potential to change the energy landscape, and boost widespread adoption of distributed energy resources.
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?
