The advancement of microgrids is part of a larger trend bringing more digitization, decentralization and decarbonization to the power industry. Technology is moving faster, and today's customers may select power from cleaner sources, generate it on their rooftop, use it more easily with connected Wi-Fi options and save money while connecting these … [Read more...]
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The Microgrid Market Continues to See Growth in Digitization, Decentralization and Decarbonization
February 25, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Long Beach Says California Decision Fails to Remove Key Barrier to Microgrids. Calls for Rehearing
February 23, 2021 By Leave a Comment
The city of Long Beach has filed a formal challenge to a recent California microgrid decision, saying that the order does not reduce the barriers to microgrid development to the extent required under state law. The city is calling for a rehearing on the January decision by the California Public Utilities Commission to create microgrid … [Read more...]
Texas on the Verge of an Energy Catastrophe: How Microgrids are Helping
February 16, 2021 By 6 Comments
The electric grid has been around for nearly 140 years, but it’s yet to overcome its biggest nemesis: the weather. Texas is showcasing that point this week as it suddenly rivals California in proving the need for microgrids. What happened in Texas and how bad is it? Very bad. Struggling to keep the grid from collapse, the grid operator … [Read more...]
Schneider Starts Building 10-MW Microgrid at Air Base in Japan
February 12, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Schneider Electric has started construction on a 10-MW microgrid project at a US Air Force base in Japan. The company is developing the project under a $403 million, 25-year energy savings performance contract that includes $167 million in implementation costs. The project at the Yokota air base near Tokyo, funded through guaranteed … [Read more...]
GreenStruxure Teams with Energy Advisory Company…Beyond the Grid Fund Opens Call for Microgrids in Mozambique
February 11, 2021 By Leave a Comment
GreenStruxure joins forces with energy advisory company on microgrids for medium-size buildings GreenStruxure, the joint venture between Schneider Electric and private equity firm Huck Capital, has formed a microgrid partnership with a Texas-based retail energy advisory service. TruEnergy will work with GreenStruxure to offer … [Read more...]
Look Who Likes Microgrids Now: Why and How the Market is Opening to Smaller Facilities
February 11, 2021 By 3 Comments
Expanding from their origins at universities, military bases and corporate campuses, microgrids are starting to make their way into smaller businesses and even neighborhoods and homes. The change comes, in part, because of a growing public awakening about the vulnerability of the electric grid. Superstorm Sandy in 2012 seemed to open the … [Read more...]
How Microgrids Can Transform Hospital Energy Usage
February 8, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Lance Haines, chief technology officer-microgrids at Schneider Electric, explains how microgrids improve hospital energy resiliency, efficiency and flexibility. Technology and patient care go together. Since the global pandemic, hospitals have aggressively sought digital transformation of their infrastructure as medical professionals seek … [Read more...]
Message for President Joe Biden: US Infrastructure Needs Microgrids
February 2, 2021 By 2 Comments
President Joe Biden is expected to release an infrastructure plan this month that sounds ready-made for microgrids. His goal, he said, is to make infrastructure “more climate resilient” to achieve “cheaper and cleaner” transport. Although microgrids seem like a perfect match for Biden’s plan, it’s uncertain how much they will play into it. … [Read more...]
Microgrid Companies in the News: Schneider Named Most Sustainable Corporation
January 27, 2021 By Leave a Comment
A roundup on the latest news about microgrid companies... Schneider Electric Ranked Most Sustainable Corporation Schneider Electric, the digital transformation, energy management and automation company, has been named the world's most sustainable corporation in an annual list compiled by Corporate Knights, a media and research company focused … [Read more...]
21 Intriguing Microgrid Projects to Watch in 2021
January 5, 2021 By 3 Comments
The last year brought about a proliferation of microgrid projects, as the technology hit its stride in the marketplace. Here we look at 21 of those projects that we believe should be carefully watched as they unfold in 2021. We chose the projects for their innovation, ability to serve as models, and demonstration of microgrid benefits. Why … [Read more...]
