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Dec. 15, 2025
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Power the hydrogen fuel cells' future with advanced programmable power systems. From green hydrogen production and fuel cell EV testing to real-world energy simulations—see how...
Sept. 15, 2025
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Domaine Carneros blends centuries-old winemaking with modern microgrid tech to ensure uninterrupted operations, cut energy costs, and meet sustainability goals—even during California...
Sept. 4, 2025
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Eaton’s microgrid projects cut energy use, lower costs, and boost resilience—supporting a net-zero journey. This paper shows how clean energy investments deliver strong ROI, sustainabil...
Aug. 20, 2025

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As global electricity demand surges driven by AI and data centers, microgrids are evolving into sophisticated, autonomous systems that ensure resilience, sustainability, and grid...
Dec. 12, 2025
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Highlighting projects from JFK Airport to Maryland's animal shelters, the piece demonstrates microgrids' role in ensuring energy reliability during outages, supporting sustainability...
Nov. 25, 2025
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Solar + storage microgrids are transforming EV fleet charging by reducing costs, enhancing resilience, and supporting sustainable growth through strategic planning and collaboration...
Oct. 7, 2025
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Focusing on the future of microgrids, the piece examines their potential to provide resilient, local power amid policy swings and technological change. It underscores the significance...
Aug. 30, 2025

Videos

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Cummins’ Dinesh Balaji Ramaraj tells MGK Editor Rod Walton why on-site generation supported by microgrid control is key to meeting modern energy demands at critical facilities...
Jan. 7, 2026
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Dec. 15, 2025
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In this video, experts discuss Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) trends, challenges, and innovations.
June 13, 2025
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In this QuickChat video, Seán Adam, vice president for market strategy and innovation for AFL, explains why utilities and microgrid developers need a strong communications infrastructur...
June 3, 2025

Projects

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The microgrid will include a solar array, battery storage and two variable speed generators. It is expected to reduce the island’s diesel fuel consumption by 50%.
Jan. 13, 2026
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The Philippines and UK have launched a partnership to advance offshore wind and microgrid development, strengthening planning, governance, and implementation readiness.
Jan. 9, 2026
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High school senior Juliana Robinson has spent the last two years spearheading a solar and energy storage project at her church. Involved in everything from system design to writing...
Dec. 22, 2025
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The system will power the Nasarawa State Secretariate in Lafia, Nigeria, reducing its reliance on diesel fuel, lowering carbon emissions and providing more reliable, stable power...
Dec. 19, 2025

Technologies

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The University of California Irvine Health System’s new 350,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility will rely on renewable electricity to power everything from space and water...
Dec. 10, 2025
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Eaton’s intelligent power management solutions — including grid-interactive renewables, battery storage and EV charging — will maximize energy savings for Manchester’s new library...
Dec. 9, 2025
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Meritus Health’s renewable energy and combined heat and power microgrid will power the hospital during grid outages and is expected to avoid 2,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas...
Nov. 5, 2025
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As EV inventories rises, car dealerships are leveraging smart energy systems to future-proof operations, enhance the customer experience and meet sustainability goals. Samantha...
Oct. 30, 2025

Generation/Fuels

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Baton Rouge General's Bluebonnet Campus now features a full-facility microgrid (Source: Entergy Louisiana)
The natural gas-powered microgrids will fully power Baton Rouge General’s Bluebonnet and Mid City campuses in the event of a power outage.
Nov. 21, 2025
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Some companies are developing next-generation technologies that are still eligible for the federal investment tax credit and can be used in microgrids to help meet high demand...
Sept. 22, 2025
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The ongoing collaboration between RIU Hotels and Capstone includes multiple microturbine projects worldwide, emphasizing renewable energy use, cost reduction, and environmental...
Aug. 21, 2025
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HNO says its first two HyGrid microgrids will deliver 4 MW of off-grid energy on the relatively small footprint of one-fifth acre each. The company did not detail an end-use customer...
July 24, 2025

Policy

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With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, renewable energy developers face stricter eligibility criteria for federal incentives, requiring careful navigation of domestic...
Jan. 14, 2026
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Addressing the urgent need for energy resilience, this piece explores how microgrids can mitigate the effects of natural disasters and climate change on the power supply.
Dec. 23, 2025
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” isn’t the only factor impeding microgrid deployment. Project delays and cancellations–prompted by transmission, interconnection, permitting and...
Sept. 15, 2025
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Under President Trump’s new domestic policy law, solar, wind and electric vehicles take a big hit, losing the investment tax credit. But fuel cells, which gained the credit, are...
July 17, 2025

About Microgrids

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As ports face rising shore power demands, limited grid capacity, and increasing regulatory pressure, advanced microgrids that combine cogeneration, solar, and storage are gaining...
Dec. 19, 2025
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The collaboration with DevEngine and AltCrest Energy will focus around developing and owning DER systems including microgrids, battery storage and solar PV, among other decarbonization...
Dec. 2, 2025
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Microgrids, along with other distributed energy resources, may supply as much as 50% of generation over the next decade, said panelists at a teleconference organized by the federal...
Nov. 10, 2025
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Microgrids, vital for energy management, face increasing cyber threats from malware,
Oct. 17, 2025