As a prequel to Microgrid 2022, Tanuj Khandelwal, CEO of ETAP, sat down with Microgrid Knowledge to discuss how all the upheaval we're seeing in the world is going to impact the microgrid market. https://vimeo.com/706608551 Ongoing issues with COVID-19, the war in Ukraine, rising gas prices and inflation are all impacting the microgrid market, … [Read more...]
Siemens executive explains why the future grid will be sectionalized and what that means to microgrids
May 20, 2022 By Leave a Comment
In a prequel to Microgrid 2022, David Fox, vice president of sales at Siemens Grid Software US, sat down with Microgrid Knowledge to discuss how sectionalizing will be a key component of the future grid. https://vimeo.com/711780427 We often think the grid is one big entity, but, in fact, utilities can turn parts off and on, allowing them to … [Read more...]
Cummins executive on military microgrids in war zones
May 11, 2022 By
In a runup to Microgrid 2022, Wissam Balshe, business director of energy management solutions at Cummins Power Generation, discusses military microgrids and how global trends are impacting the microgrid market. https://vimeo.com/706624210 "There are a lot of different use cases and applications of microgrids, whether it's to improve resiliency, … [Read more...]
Texas water utility selects Enchanted Rock to provide microgrid
April 6, 2022 By
The West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA) in Texas has selected Texas-based Enchanted Rock to provide a 20 MW microgrid to support two critical water pump stations. The microgrid will be installed under Enchanted Rock's integrated Resiliency on Call (iROC) service. With this business model, Enchanted Rock operates and … [Read more...]
Project commissioning is key to solar plus storage project success
April 4, 2022 By
In a new white paper, Edison Energy explores how working with the right commissioning partner can ensure your solar plus storage project performs as expected and provides optimal financial returns. A new white paper from Edison Energy explains why selecting the right commissioning partner is one of the most important decisions to be made … [Read more...]
Energy modeling is key to determining microgrid feasibility
March 31, 2022 By
A new white paper from Cummins explores how energy modeling can be used to determine microgrid feasibility without any major upfront costs. An aging energy infrastructure, extreme weather events, new emissions mandates and the rising cost of energy are driving many businesses to look for reliable, cleaner and more affordable energy sources. … [Read more...]
Optimal dispatch microgrid control strategies deliver results
March 31, 2022 By
A new white paper from Eaton explores how commercial and industrial (C&I) establishments can reach their economic, resilience and sustainability objectives through the use of optimal dispatch (OD) microgrid control strategies. According to a new white paper from Eaton, "A microgrid installation helps C&I establishments reduce their … [Read more...]
Sierra Leone solar microgrid seeks investors
March 31, 2022 By
Georgia-based Solar Tyme USA is looking to fund the construction of a solar microgrid and solar power plant in Sierra Leone. The solar installation and development company hopes to raise $1.75 million in either debt or equity financing for the project. Solar Tyme signed a memorandum of understanding with Sierra Leone's Ministry of Energy in … [Read more...]
UL’s HOMER to present thought leadership at Microgrid 2022
March 29, 2022 By
Microgrid 2022: Microgrids as Climate Heroes, expected to be the largest global gathering of the microgrid community yet, will feature thought leadership from UL's HOMER Microgrid Conference, according to a recent announcement. Peter Lilienthal, founder of the HOMER conference, creator of the HOMER software and UL Renewable's global microgrid … [Read more...]
Tribes win federal funding as they enhance energy security and pursue microgrids
March 28, 2022 By
Tribal communities across the United States are looking to enhance their energy security and resilience through microgrids. In California, for example, the Blue Lake Rancheria's tribal council began developing its microgrid in 2011 in an effort to support its community during extreme emergencies. The resilience provided by that tribal microgrid has … [Read more...]
