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A Plan to Create an Energy Infrastructure in Rwanda Focused on Small Nuclear-Based Microgrids

Sept. 4, 2024
Nano Nuclear is working with the Rwandan government to deploy nuclear energy in the form of microreactors and small modular reactors in areas without electricity access. But will...

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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...

How Propane Is Ready to Electrify the Future

June 21, 2024
In this QuickChat video, Jim Bunsey of the Propane Energy Resource Council explains how propane is powering the decarbonization of ports, vehicle fleets and beyond.
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MCB Camp Lejeune chooses Duke Energy to build $22 million military microgrid

Oct. 21, 2022
Duke Energy will design and build a $22 million dollar microgrid at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the largest Marine Corps installation in the world.
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SDG&E expands its microgrid and energy storage portfolio

Oct. 14, 2022
Microgrids and energy storage rescued California’s electric grid repeatedly this summer, and SDG&E is working to rapidly expand its portfolio of both.
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Chula Vista solar microgrid to save school district $70 million

Oct. 14, 2022
The Chula Vista Elementary School District in California has installed an 8.1 MW solar microgrid, expected to save $70 million over the next 25 years.
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Emera and Sandia test DC power conversion to achieve grid of grids

Oct. 5, 2022
What will it take to create a grid of grids? Sandia National Laboratories and Emera Technologies take the next step at the Kirtland Air Force Base demonstration microgrid.
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Why you should use AI to optimize your solar and storage system design

Sept. 27, 2022
Veritone outlines how artificial intelligence optimized a commercial-scale solar and storage system to help one business save money, go green and reduce uncertainty.
Javits Center microgrid project. Courtesy of the Office of NY Gov. Kathy Hochul

Look to the rooftop for the real show at this Manhattan convention center

Sept. 26, 2022
New York’s Javits Center attracts some big-name shows, among them NYC Comic Con. However, an even more impressive — but lesser known — act is happening on its rooftop.