Let’s say microgrid developer PowerSecure has been asked to price out the feasibility of a microgrid at a retail grocery store in Wisconsin. How does the developer go about finding the utility pricing information that will demonstrate that the project is or isn’t financially viable? The answer isn’t simple, said Brian Knight, structured … [Read more...]
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What the $11B Hitachi ABB Joint Venture Means to Microgrids
July 6, 2020 By 2 Comments
Several global technology giants are vying to capture the fast-growing microgrid market, and now the coming together of two — Hitachi and ABB — could reconfigure the landscape. Japan-based Hitachi and Switzerland-based ABB finalized a new $11 billion joint venture last week that will become home to ABB’s Grid Edge Solutions, its arm that … [Read more...]
Maryland Announces Funding for 14 Microgrid Projects
June 11, 2020 By 1 Comment
Maryland yesterday announced winners in its resilience solicitation, 14 facilities that speak to the range of operations now pursuing microgrid projects — from marginalized neighborhoods to food production operations to a marine terminal. The winners will divvy up $1.05 million provided by the Maryland Energy Administration’s (MEA) Resilient … [Read more...]
Three Key Ideas Emerging about Microgrids in an Era of Societal Disruption
June 9, 2020 By 2 Comments
Microgrids are among the disruptive class of tech, that which challenges the status quo to improve society. However, lately a technology’s worth is based less on how well it disrupts and more on how well it responds to societal disruption. With the disruption brought by COVID-19, products like teleconferencing, home delivery and telemedicine … [Read more...]
Today at the Microgrid Knowledge Virtual Conference: How Microgrids Reduce Costs, Cut Carbon and Ensure Power Supply in Tough Times & Places
June 3, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Join us for a look at “How Microgrids Reduce Costs, Cut Carbon and Ensure Power Supply in Tough Times and Places” on the third day of the Microgrid Knowledge Virtual Conference. With presentations from leading microgrid experts, today features six sessions. 10 am EDT: Navigating Dual Disasters: What are the Next Steps for California as it … [Read more...]
Today at the Microgrid Knowledge Virtual Conference: From Business to Education to the Clean Energy Revolution
June 2, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Join us for a look at "Who Microgrids Serve: From Business to Education to the Clean Energy Revolution" on the second day of the Microgrid Knowledge Virtual Conference. With presentations from leading microgrid experts, today features six sessions. 10 am EDT: Staying the Course on Clean Energy in a Time of Societal Disruption, with: … [Read more...]
Today at the Microgrid Knowledge Virtual Conference: The Health, Economic and Environmental Influences Giving Rise to Microgrids
June 1, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Join us for a look at "The Health, Economic and Environmental Influences Giving Rise to Microgrids" on the opening day of Microgrid Knowledge Virtual Conference. With presentations from leading microgrid experts, today features four sessions. 1 pm EDT: The Value of Microgrids During Societal Disruption, about the role microgrids can play … [Read more...]
Microgrid Tariff Proposed by Hawaiian Electric Faces Industry Criticism
May 8, 2020 By 2 Comments
A microgrid tariff proposed by Hawaiian Electric (HECO) is receiving mixed reviews as the state attempts to break new ground in creating microgrid compensation. Now before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC), the utility proposed the tariff in the first phase of a regulatory effort to fulfill a microgrid law (Act 200) signed in July … [Read more...]
How New Microgrid Designs Help Hospitals Increase Resilience, Cut Costs, and Improve Sustainability
As hospital administrators reevaluate their facilities’ resilience against grid instability, many also face budgetary and environmental pressures. Microgrid designs and technology is increasingly being used to further enhance uptime, while reducing energy spend and minimizing a facility’s carbon footprint. Generator failures at hospitals have … [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...]
