For those in the early stages of researching microgrids, we offer a tutorial on microgrid technology, operations, and uses. Learn what a microgrid is, the spectrums of microgrid complexity, and what it takes to put a microgrid together. In this video, experts from Concord Engineering, S&C Electric and Siemens give you a microgrid 101 and … [Read more...]
Search Results for: microgrid 101
Illinois Bill Drops Microgrids…Microgrid Bankablity Rising…Tangent Closes $101M in Deals
December 2, 2016 By
Illinois drops microgrids from final jobs bill Illinois lawmakers cut Commonwealth Edison’s microgrids from the final version of the Future Energy Jobs Bill passed Dec. 1 (Senate Bill 2814). The fate of the microgrids had grown increasingly dim over the last 10 days as dealmakers sought ways to decrease costs of the legislation. In addition … [Read more...]
Microgrids 101: A Non-geek Definition of Microgrid
October 30, 2015 By
A modern day microgrid is a mini-version of the electric grid – except usually smarter and more efficient. So before we provide a definition of microgrid, we need to define ‘the grid.’ The electric grid is the interconnected wires, poles and power plants that deliver electricity to our homes and business. People use the catch-phrase … [Read more...]
Australian university studies possible network of coastal microgrids in New South Wales
June 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
One Step Off The Grid’s Sophie Vorrath describes an Australian university's plan to investigate a possible network of coastal microgrids in New South Wales Eurobodalla Shire, a region vulnerable to power outages. A project led by the Australian National University (ANU) has selected eight sites on the New South Wales south coast for a deeper … [Read more...]
The 20 most read articles on Microgrid Knowledge ever
June 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Microgrid Knowledge is coming up on its eighth anniversary. So we thought it would be a good time to take a look at what topics our readers find most interesting. We reviewed the entire eight years. Here are the 20 most read articles on Microgrid Knowledge since we began. We've never before analyzed readership over such a broad … [Read more...]
Colorado Gov. Polis signs bills to create microgrid roadmap, offer rural grants
June 7, 2022 By
Colorado will create a microgrid roadmap and make microgrid grants available for municipal utilities and cooperatives under two bills signed last week by Gov. Jared Polis. The Electric Grid Resilience And Reliability Roadmap (HB22-1249) and the Microgrids For Community Resilience Grant Program (HB22-1013) cleared their final hurdle to … [Read more...]
The connection between food, energy, war and microgrids
March 30, 2022 By
Food and energy are two closely linked commodities as recent price spikes make the world painfully aware. In February, food made its highest 12-month price jump in 40 years. Meanwhile, energy prices rose more than any other commodity last year — before the Ukraine war — and continued to go up in 2022. The war is prohibiting Ukraine, the … [Read more...]
DC Water plans microgrid for one of world’s largest wastewater treatment plants; issues solicitation
March 15, 2022 By
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) is seeking consulting services for a microgrid to be installed at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant, one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in the world, located in Washington, DC. The authority will hold a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference on March … [Read more...]
Hotel microgrids cut energy costs, meet demand from guests for sustainability
March 11, 2022 By
Travelers are looking for accommodations that meet sustainability goals, and a hotel microgrid can help meet that demand with financial help from federal incentives and participation in energy markets. Travelers have good reason to search for sustainable hotels. Because hotels operate 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and include refrigeration, … [Read more...]
5 common questions about microgrids answered
October 26, 2021 By
As the microgrid industry grows, more and more readers new to the technology come to Microgrid Knowledge looking to learn the basics. So today we’re taking a step back from our usual flow of industry news to offer a compendium of resources that answers five common questions about microgrids. We offer short explanations for those looking for … [Read more...]
