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Upset and Optimism in the Clean Energy Industry over Donald Trump’s Reelection

Nov. 12, 2024

With former President Donald Trump returning to the presidency, some members of the clean energy industry are worried about the fate of the Inflation Reduction Act, along with...

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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...

Department of Energy to Fund Non-Lithium Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects

July 12, 2024

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations issued a notice of intent this month indicating it would fund three to 15 projects, spending up to $100 million.

Europa Lag: Why Microgrid Adoption is Slower Across the Pond

June 25, 2024

U.S. microgrid installed capacity has sailed past 10 GW and hundreds of projects, but Europe is not moving forward nearly as fast despite its growing adoption of renewable and...

Scale Microgrids, Captona Close Financing on Community Solar, Microgrid Portfolio Coast to Coast

June 18, 2024

Scale Microgrids Chief Investment Officer Julian Torres said that the community solar assets create more optionality and value for microgrid customers.

Energy Pragmatism and Ways Forward: Private Equity Giants All-In on Multiple Paths to Net Zero

March 27, 2024

There’s been a lot of talk about losing the way on the road to net zero. At the same time, big money is still squarely aimed at carbon-free energy projects worldwide.

United Nations Development Program Advances Zimbabwe Minigrid Initiative

March 22, 2024

Five potential minigrid sites have been identified as part of the United Nations Development Program’s $1.5 million Energy Offer Project.

U.S. Department of Energy Funds Clean Energy Microgrids in Rural and Remote Communities

Feb. 29, 2024

More than $366 million will be spent on 17 projects in 20 states and 30 Tribal communities.

Maryland Energy Administration Accepting Clean Energy Grant Applications

Jan. 12, 2024

Funds can be used to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects as well as the purchase of electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure.