Design/Engineering

These videos focus on the design/engineering aspects of microgrids. Learn about emerging tech, the future of microgrids, and grid integration.
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MGK QuickChat: The Intersection of SCADA and Power Generation

Nov. 6, 2024
Emerson’s Brett Benson shares his view of the future of power generation in this QuickChat interview for Microgrid Knowledge’s Rod Walton.

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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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Will Heegaard, Footprint Project, left, and Cade Spencer, Renewable Design Associates, installing a POP-UP EMERGENCY CRITICAL SERVICES MICROGRID at CooperRiis Mental Health Halfway house for lights and refrigerators on day three of the Helene recovery

After Hurricane Helene, Pop-Up Microgrids Powered Medical Clinics, Water Generators, Communications Equipment and Other Critical Resources

Oct. 21, 2024
After Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, knocking out power, killing 95 and flooding roads and neighborhoods, requests for help in the form of solar microgrids poured...
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California Bill Supports EV Bidirectional Charging ... But Incentives and Regulations Needed to Realize Benefits

Oct. 9, 2024
SB 59, recently signed into law, could lead to the California Energy Commission (CEC) requiring classes of EVs sold in California to include bidirectional charging capability....
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Next-Gen Nuclear Milestone: NRC Approves Construction Permit for Natura Test Reactor

Sept. 17, 2024
Developer Natura Resources would deploy its MSR-1 system at Abilene Christian University and operate the 1-MW in tandem with the school’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing ...
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Encorp Handling EPC on $45.3M Alameda County Microgrids

Sept. 12, 2024
Alameda County government is planning for on-site solar, battery storage, generators and equipment resources to power microgrids supporting its Contract Services Building, the...
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Hot Topics at the California Mobility Center: V2G, Hydrogen Microgrids for EV Charging, Gas Conversions

Sept. 9, 2024
With the role of EVs becoming critical to the energy transition, the California Mobility Center is testing products and utility programs that showcase EVs’ ability to provide ...
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Dallas-Fort Worth Airport Signs Eaton to $10M Contract for Electric Central Utility Plant Equipment

Aug. 21, 2024
The equipment is expected to be installed by spring of 2025. Many airports are now pursuing on-site power and microgrid technologies as a way to protect against grid outages such...

Generac Bolsters C&I Microgrid Offerings with Ageto Acquisition

Aug. 5, 2024
The transaction acquiring microgrid controller firm Ageto will aid Generac's system integration efforts for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, the company said.