Technologies

Microgrid Infrastructure offers a library of articles about the kinds of equipment and distributed energy resources built within microgrids. Here you will find information about the following  microgrid infrastructure topics: combined heat and power (CHP), design, controllers and software, generation, renewables (including solar and wind), energy storage (including batteries) and wires.
Ameresco

Construction Begins on 13.4-MW Biogas Cogeneration Plant Near Sacramento

April 11, 2024
The biogas cogeneration plant, which is being built by Ameresco, will produce renewable electricity and reduce emissions for the Sacramento Area Sewer District.

Exploring the Potential of Community Microgrids Through Three Innovative Case Studies

April 8, 2024
Community microgrids represent a burgeoning solution to meet the energy needs of localized areas and regions. These microgrids are clusters of interconnected energy resources,...

ICT Visionary Q&A with Johnny Hill, COO, Clearfield

April 1, 2024
ISE: What are two big challenges Clearfield faces in terms of network evolution/transformation?Hill: I’ve always tried to keep the passive network architecture as simple...

Ask the Expert: Applying Digital Twin Technology at the Microgrid Level

March 11, 2024
Digital twin simulation technologies are taking distributed energy resource (DER) asset analysis and microgrid management to the next level as we strive for power sector innovation...

Maximizing Fiber’s Potential for the Upcoming Boom in Fiber Network Construction

Feb. 1, 2024
Brian SchrandVP, Applications EngineeringClearfield ISE: New technology being introduced allows customers to do the final step of the fiber installs using plug-and-play technologies...
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New AC/DC Hybrid Microgrid to be Built in Singapore

Nov. 21, 2023
The microgrid, which will integrate a variety of on-site and remote renewable energy resources, will be built at the National University of Singapore.
Image credit Moxion Power
Moxion Power

New Microgrid-friendly Innovations named in TIME Magazine's Best 200 Inventions of 2023

Oct. 26, 2023
These include Dyaqua Invisible Solar Rooftile, Niron Magnetics Clean Earth Magnet, Brenmiller Energy bGen, Moxion Power MP-75, Antora Thermal Battery, Sesame Solar Mobile Nanogrids...
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Alberta, Canada-based wind projects are among the recipients of government funding. (Source: Tabor Chichakly / Shutterstock.com)

Canadian Government Invests in First Nation Microgrid Project

Sept. 21, 2023
Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program will invest $175 million in 12 clean energy projects across Alberta, including a microgrid for the Montana First...
ENGIE S.A.
Conceptual drawing showing the Yuri project facilities at the completion of phase 0. The existing YPF ammonia plant is in the foreground and the solar plant is in the background. (Source: ENGIE S.A.)

PXiSE System to Balance On-Site Power at Green Hydrogen Plant in Western Australia

Sept. 6, 2023
The energy management system will control the facility's solar plant, battery energy storage system and its electrolyzer.