Microgrid is becoming more and more a well-known term, at least in the energy industry — and are gaining in popularity. But even as community microgrids gain in number, the "Oasis Microgrid" is still in the shadows. A new report from Hoffman Power Consulting aims to answer the question: "What on earth is the oasis community microgrid?" This … [Read more...]
Oasis Community Microgrid — A Centralized Community Refuge to Increase Resiliency During Extreme Events
October 15, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Bundling Competitive Supply and DERs Could Reap Benefits for Texas Market
September 30, 2020 By Leave a Comment
A new report from NRG explores the value of bundling competitive supply and distributed energy resources (DERs). According to NRG, Texas businesses often pursue them as two distinct energy strategies. "One approach focuses on competitive supply, which can offer low and predictable rates," says the report, while "the other encompasses … [Read more...]
New Report Explores the Potential of Combining Solar and Storage in Microgrid Applications
September 24, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Over the past two decades, the renewable energy industry has evolved, changed, and grown into a significant force shaping both the environment and the economy. Solar and storage, in particular, has gained heightened attention from industries that value energy reliability. But, as a CleanSpark report reminds us, these “gains” have not been … [Read more...]
Synchronizing Agriculture and Distributed Energy Can Reduce Nigeria’s Oil Dependency
May 11, 2020 By 1 Comment
The Rocky Mountain Institute's (RMI) Olatunde Okeowo and Andrew Allee explore how synching agriculture and distributed energy can cut down on Nigeria's oil dependency, increase energy access and save rural residents money. What if it was possible to boost both national and local economies while increasing energy access and saving rural … [Read more...]
Montgomery County Microgrid Project Highlighted in New Schneider Electric Report
April 21, 2020 By 1 Comment
Upfront cost can be a barrier to microgrids. But what if you could have a microgrid project and electrical upgrades for no money down? A new report from Schneider Electric explores this accomplishment at government facilities in Montgomery County, Md., energy-as-a-a-service arrangement and innovative power purchase agreement. Montgomery … [Read more...]
Advanced Microgrid Accelerates ‘Learning Lab’ at Bubolz Nature Preserve
April 8, 2020 By 1 Comment
The Fox Cities Environmental Learning Center at Bubolz Nature Preserve is known for its commitment to environmental ethics. As early as 1981 Bubolz experimented with solar, wind and geothermal to energize its facilities. Now it features a learning center or "lab" in an 18,000 square foot lodge with a microgrid that uses solar photovoltaics, energy … [Read more...]
ProtoGen to Bring Energy Storage Symposium to Philadelphia Navy Yard this April
March 12, 2020 By Leave a Comment
ProtoGen, a distributed energy consulting firm is bringing a new event to Philadelphia, Pa. in April. The Energy Storage Symposium: Business Cases, Worker Safety and Standards, is a one-day event scheduled for April 17 from 8 to 4:30 pm, at the Penn State Building 661 in the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The event, which costs $250 to attend, is … [Read more...]
Microgrid Job of the Week: S&C Electric Seeks App Manager for Distributed Energy Systems
March 11, 2020 By Leave a Comment
There's a new job opening at S&C Electric well suited for energy professionals who have experience with advanced microgrid systems. The company seeks an application manager for distributed energy systems. According to the job posting, the chosen candidate will be "responsible for defining, managing, and developing S&C’s integrated … [Read more...]
Microgrid Knowledge Products Roundup: New DERMS, Switchgear Simulators & FLISR
February 5, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Today's Microgrid Knowledge Products Roundup focuses on a joint flexibility solution that's a result of a new Schneider Electric and AutoGrid partnership, as well as products from Russelectric and G&W Electric. Schneider Electric and AutoGrid partner to simplify integration, increase visibility Schneider Electric and AutoGrid have partnered … [Read more...]
S&C Electric Explores the Energy Regulation ‘Road’ to the Future Grid
January 21, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Energy use isn't static. Trends change with the times — and new technology. A new white paper from S&C Electric asserts that significant changes are needed in the electric utility sector, especially when it comes to energy regulation, as climate-change related natural disasters and power outages increase. Part of this shift will include … [Read more...]
