Join Siemens, Santa Fe Community College and Microgrid Knowledge at 2 pm ET, October 28 for a discussion about dual nested microgrids with a look at real-world examples. Microgrid controllers, the brains of the microgrid, have grown in sophistication in recent years. The industry often describes use of this advanced intelligence in terms of … [Read more...]
Siemens and University of New Mexico to Update Microgrid
October 13, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Siemens and the University of New Mexico (UNM) will soon upgrade the smart grid center in Albuquerque with some of the latest technology for microgrids, electrical generation, power use and storage. A National Science Foundation (NSF) award amendment announcement allows Siemens to design controllers that use today’s technologies, protocols … [Read more...]
Concentric to Build 35-MW Microgrid in California with Innovative Wholesale Power Agreement
October 9, 2020 By 2 Comments
Concentric Power has struck a deal to build a 35-MW microgrid project in Gonzales, California that will operate under an unusual wholesale power agreement that involves a municipal utility, a local electric authority and retail customers. Unveiled yesterday, the $70 million microgrid is an economic development play to help attract businesses … [Read more...]
Temecula Valley Schools to Issue Microgrid RFP
October 5, 2020 By 1 Comment
California’s Temecula Valley Unified School District is expected to issue a request for proposals (RFP) this week for two solar and storage microgrids, according to Sage Energy Consulting. The district, which provides public education in Riverside County, plans to install one of the microgrids at a new elementary/middle school being developed in … [Read more...]
Santa Barbara Selects Winner in School Microgrid RFP
September 29, 2020 By 1 Comment
The Santa Barbara, California, school district has agreed to move forward with contracting for 14 solar facilities, including six solar microgrids with Engie Services US. The Santa Barbara Unified School District board is slated to vote on a 28-year power purchase agreement with Engie at a November meeting, Steve Vizzolini, the school … [Read more...]
Multi-Customer Microgrids: Rare, Difficult and the Future
September 11, 2020 By 8 Comments
When the switch is flipped on the Redwood Coast Airport Renewable Energy Microgrid, it will become the first multi-customer microgrid in Northern California and one of only a handful active in the US. This inventive project aims to be a model for creating resilient communities, but should it be successful some of its more innovative … [Read more...]
Siemens Creates Living Lab in Princeton, NJ to Demonstrate Microgrids
September 4, 2020 By 1 Comment
Siemens, one of the largest companies in the microgrid arena, has created a living lab at its US technology headquarters in Princeton, N.J. to demonstrate how similar facilities can use microgrids. The microgrid includes solar photovoltaics, battery storage, electrical power infrastructure, building management systems and microgrid control … [Read more...]
How Solar, Storage & Microgrids Save Money at K-12 Schools: Free Livestream Discussion
August 26, 2020 By 2 Comments
Microgrid Knowledge hosted a livestream discussion August 27 with schools that are installing solar, energy storage and microgrids as a way to save money — and in some cases even earn revenue from their systems. The discussion, “Solar Microgrids for K-12 Schools: Saving Money," is now available as a free replay. “Schools are under … [Read more...]
California Microgrids Flex Their Skills During Blackouts
August 25, 2020 By 2 Comments
California microgrids stepped up during the mid-August rolling blackouts, delivering flexible load and providing backup electricity, as extreme heat left the state short on power. Stone Edge Farm’s microgrid and three microgrids operated by Bloom Energy were among those that provided resiliency for their owners and community members on August … [Read more...]
Vision for the Future — Microgrids as Teaching Tools and Community Partners
August 5, 2020 By 1 Comment
The final article in our special report series on university microgrids describes microgrids as teaching tools. Read on for real-world examples of how microgrids help colleges and universities manage their energy assets, while also educating the energy engineers of tomorrow and serving local communities. The Bronzeville Microgrid: A Chicago … [Read more...]
