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.

Three Pillars Supporting the Microgrid Expansion: Q&A with PowerSecure President Jim Smith

April 9, 2024
Each day brings greater dependency on electric supply, underscoring the economic value of microgrid capacity to the grid as an affordable solution. Key drivers, Smith pointed ...

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,...
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Puerto Rico Can Achieve a 100% Renewable Energy Future and Microgrids Have a Role to Play

April 5, 2024
With microgrids, virtual power plants and a rapidly growing array of distributed energy resources, Puerto Rico can reach its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050, according to...
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USDA Awards $190K in On-Site Solar Projects to Two Florida Businesses

April 2, 2024
Blue Grotto LLC of Levy County, Fla., and Adaptive Enterprises Corp. in Fort Walton Beach are installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems at their sites.
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U.S. Army Improves Resilience at Fort Cavazos with New Microgrid

March 14, 2024
U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Cavazos, formerly known as Fort Hood, will use the microgrid to power critical services and infrastructure during outages and to reduce energy costs during...

Malaysian Semiconductor Maker Secures Critical Power with Rolls-Royce mtu Powerpacks On-Site

March 13, 2024
X-FAB Sarawak, the Malaysian division of worldwide foundry group X-FAB, will utilize the four mtu Kinetic Powerpacks at its site in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The company manufactures...
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Bimbo Bakeries Debuts Six California Microgrids

March 12, 2024
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held this week at Bimbo Bakeries’ Montebello location, marking the launch of microgrids at six of the company's California facilities. The microgrids...
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Microgrid Knowledge Conference Focused on Mission Critical Power Resiliency

March 6, 2024
Microgrid 2024 is happening April 22-24 in Baltimore. The crossroads of sustainability and resiliency will be front and center.
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Standing in the Fire Zone: PG&E's Briceburg Microgrid

Feb. 29, 2024
The impact of the Briceburg Fire led to collaboration between PG&E, BoxPower and with others such as New Sun Road culminated in the implementation of a remote grid system that...