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. 3,480.5 MW
Microgrid Leaders Issue Call to Action: Time to Level the Playing Field
Opportunities abound for microgrids in the US. But development lags frustrate microgrid adoption. As a result, too many businesses and communities continue to struggle — unnecessarily — with power outages. What’s the problem and what can the microgrid community do to overcome it?
Global Himalayan Expedition Wins Top Microgrid Greater Good Award
Microgrid Knowledge today named Global Himalyan Expedition (GHE) as the top prize winner in its 2020 Microgrid Greater Good award competition. The award was announced at the opening of Microgrid 2020 Global, a three-day event that has attracted thousands of participants worldwide.
California Awards $3.5 Million for Microgrid at Frito-Lay Food Processing Plant
The California Energy Commission has awarded Frito-Lay a $3.5 million grant to build a solar-powered microgrid at a food processing facility in a project the agency is touting as a model for the industry.
Key Players Shed Light on Why the Microgrid Market is Growing
Natural disasters, the pandemic, new business models and state policies drive the microgrid market forward, while regulatory hurdles hold it back, say industry players who will be speaking November 17-19 at Microgrid 2020 Global.
Industry Perspectives
Transfer the Risk with Energy as a Service
Louis Maltezos, executive vice president at Ameresco, discusses energy as a service with Microgrid Knowledge.
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.
