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...]
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Australian university studies possible network of coastal microgrids in New South Wales
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...]