Very soon...on May 7...executives from around the world will be in Chicago for Microgrid 2018, which promises to be the game changer microgrid conference of the year. Not only does Microgrid 2018 feature tours of working microgrids in the Chicago area, extensive networking events, and a stellar lineup of speakers, but look who’s coming. Here is … [Read more...]
Articles and news about POWER Engineers microgrid products and services.
Articles and news about POWER Engineers microgrid products and services.
Microgrid Engineering Becoming a Macro-Profession
April 13, 2018 By
In this week’s Industry Perspectives, Doug Jones, of POWER Engineers, discusses how microgrid engineering is becoming a macro-profession. I recently had an interesting conversation with a colleague about our work with microgrid engineering projects. A common theme emerged: Many of the bad experiences involved a lack of cross-discipline … [Read more...]
What It Would Take for a ‘Breakthrough’ in Microgrid Policy
November 20, 2017 By
In this video interview from Microgrid 2017 in Boston, Greg Clark, senior project manager at POWER Engineers, discusses the state of the microgrid industry and what needs to happen to spark a breakthrough in energy and microgrid policy. H.G. Chissell, founder and CEO of Advanced Energy Group — as well as the recently announced master of … [Read more...]
Microgrid Market: Industry Players Analyze What’s Needed Next to Spur Growth
November 1, 2017 By
The microgrid market is growing and evolving, but new regulations and policies are needed to ensure it thrives, according to top industry players. Says Greg Clark, senior project manager, Power Engineers, “We believe the microgrid market is in a state of transition: from a specialized niche market of emergency power systems dedicated to mission … [Read more...]
Exploring Detail Engineering Challenges in Microgrid Implementations
July 17, 2017 By
In this week’s Industry Perspectives, the team at POWER Engineers explores common detail engineering challenges in microgrid implementations and how to overcome them. Microgrids offer a number of interesting and valuable capabilities to their owners, operators and customers. Increased impact of renewable sources, increased electric reliability, … [Read more...]
Microgrid Opportunity: What Stands in the Way for 2017?
December 20, 2016 By
Microgrid opportunity grew in 2016 and next year looks even better. But government policy isn’t keeping up with grassroots demand, said Randy Grass vice president at POWER Engineers. Grass, who manages the transmission and distribution (T&D) division for the global consulting engineering firm, described the policy roadblocks during a … [Read more...]
Microgrid Technical Challenges to Consider When Planning a Microgrid Project
November 28, 2016 By
Many microgrid technical challenges are the standard issues that come up in any complex electric power system project, while others are unique. As you plan your microgrid project, be sure to consider technical challenges such as: Voltage and frequency stability. Correct microgrid design requires resources and the microgrid control … [Read more...]
Six Lessons Learned from an Oil Refinery Microgrid: Correcting Performance Issues Before Installation
November 7, 2016 By
What’s the best way to avoid performance issues – and associated expenses – during a microgrid system installation? Uncover and correct them ahead of time. A North American oil refinery microgrid did just that by investing in thorough Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) testing of its power management system. The oil refinery had installed new … [Read more...]
Oasis Microgrids Speed Recovery from Large-Scale Electrical Events
November 1, 2016 By
In this week's Industry Perspectives, POWER Engineers' John Kumm explores natural disaster scenarios and the benefits of the oasis microgrid. A recent article in The New Yorker magazine [1] described a 9.0 magnitude earthquake that has the potential to strike the U. S. Pacific Northwest in coming years. Geologists have determined that a … [Read more...]
