Microgrid Projects

Microgrids are small, advanced electric grids with features that make them especially adept at managing energy and ensuring its reliable delivery. Here you'll find news and features about the various kinds of microgrids: commercial, remote, military, campus, data center, community, industrial, residential, critical infrastructure and utility microgrids.

Dignitaries cut the ribbon for the new $10.9 million water resiliency microgrid project Feb. 26 at White Sands Missile Range. (Source: Miriam Rodriguez)

White Sands Missile Range Welcomes Water System Microgrid

March 6, 2025

White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico celebrated the launch of a hybrid microgrid that will provide backup power to four groundwater wells, ensuring power outages won’t impact...

The Microgrid Perspective

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Key Microgrid Trends Impacting the New Energy Landscape

Feb. 10, 2025

As we enter 2025, microgrids are driving the evolution of the New Energy Landscape, fueled by advancements in renewable energy and smart technology. I see several transformati...

Bloomberg NEF: Microgrids, Sustainable Energy Thrive in 2024

Feb. 26, 2025

2024 was a banner year for solar, energy storage and microgrids, according to the Sustainable Energy in America 2025 Factbook from BloombergNEF and the Business Council for Sustainable...

Ukraine soldiers power up anti-drone equipment. Image credit New Use Energy

How Solar Microgrids are Saving Lives in War-Torn Ukraine, Where “the Needs are Endless"

Feb. 24, 2025

With solar microgrids and batteries providing electricity for lighting during outages sparked by Russian attacks, Ukrainian medical professionals don’t have to work on patients...

How Firefighters, Animals and Local Organizations are Benefitting from Diesel-Free Microgrids in L.A. Fire Zones

Jan. 27, 2025

In response to the Los Angeles fires, cleantech industry members that generally provide clean energy to the entertainment business have partnered with nonprofits like the Footprint...

Energy Value: A New Imperative in Assessing C&I Real Estate

Jan. 21, 2025

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Microgrids: Enhancing Grid Resilience and Shaping the Future of Energy Distribution

Dec. 18, 2024

As we move toward decarbonization and increased electrification, these localized power systems offer unique advantages in terms of reliability, flexibility and energy independence...

How Microgrids can Help meet Food & Beverage Industry Needs while Lowering Costs

Dec. 9, 2024

This article, by Robert Autengruber, senior product manager for INNIO Group’s Jenbacher product line, illustrates how microgrids can provide cost savings to the food & beverage...

Duke Energy Celebrates New Fleet Electrification Center Featuring Microgrid Link

Nov. 21, 2024

The goal of the Duke Energy + Electrada Fleet Mobility Microgrid, its planners say, is to create a model for utility-scale fleet electrification charging of light-, medium- and...