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Why Minigrids are Thriving in Africa

Dec. 19, 2024
Electricity access is a persistent issue across Africa, particularly in the sub-Saharan region that is home to most of the nearly 600 million people on the continent without affordable...

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Revolutionizing Defense: The Crucial Role of Microgrids and Schneider Electric in Department of Defense Energy Resiliency

Sept. 13, 2024
Last month, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) said that U.S. power grids are becoming more susceptible to cyberattacks every day, with vulnerable attack...
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Brazilian University Launches New Solar and Energy Storage Microgrid

Dec. 6, 2024
The microgrid, located at the State University of Campinas, also known as Unicamp, is expected to save the university roughly $75,000 in annual energy costs.
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New Wisconsin Middle School Expects Big Savings with Renewable Microgrid

Dec. 5, 2024
When the Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School opens in Menasha, WI, next year, it will be home to a solar and energy storage microgrid that is expected to save the local school...
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Historic Indiana City Turns On New Water and Sewer Utility Microgrid

Nov. 1, 2024
The hybrid microgrid will leverage floating solar panels, a battery energy storage system and biogas and natural gas connections to provide roughly 40% of the power needed to ...
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ENGIE NA Delivers New Microgrid for San Marcos Schools’ Electric Fleet

Oct. 23, 2024
The San Marcos Unified School District, in conjunction with ENGIE North America, unveiled upgrades to its transportation center, including a new microgrid.
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Brig. Gen. Christopher W. Cook, deputy commanding general of the 63rd Readiness Division; the Honorable Rachel Jacobson, assistant secretary of the Army for installations, energy and environment; and Col. Stephen Trotter, Fort Hunter Liggett Garrison Commander - cut the ceremonial ribbon to mark the completion of a $21.8 million microgrid project. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Augusta Vargas)

Leading the Charge: 3 Army Installations Launch Pioneering Microgrids

Oct. 1, 2024
The Army and other branches of the military are using microgrids to increase energy independence and resilience at bases around the world while also reducing energy costs and ...
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RMI’s New Report: VPPs Could Prevent up to 28 Million Tons of Carbon Emissions by 2035

Sept. 26, 2024
A new report from RMI and Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3), concludes that VPPs can reduce costs and carbon emissions while also maintaining reliable grid operations.
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New VPP Business Model Seeks to Transform the Utah Energy Ecosystem

Sept. 5, 2024
Rocky Mountain Power, along with battery manufacturer sonnen and solar installer ES Solar, aim to transform nearly 32,000 intermittent solar resources into dispatchable assets...