South America

News and feature articles on microgrids in South America including RFP's, policies and players impacting the region.
POWERCHINA
June 13, 2024
Twelve remote villages in the Suriname forest now have access to uninterrupted power thanks to a new microgrid. When complete, the Suriname Village Microgrid Photovoltaic Project...

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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...
April 24, 2024
Electricity is more than a science lesson or a tool of comfort; this flow of electrons serve as a hand up to a better world for many, putting into action a “greater good” that...
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Marcel Hotel PV, courtesy Bruce Becker
March 11, 2022
Travelers are looking for accommodations that meet sustainability goals, and a hotel microgrid can help meet that demand — while saving the hotel money. Here’s a look at hotel...
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Microgrid 2022 will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. By Sean Pavone/Shutterstock.com
Jan. 24, 2022
The deadline is just a few weeks away to apply to speak at Microgrid 2022: Microgrids as Climate Heroes, the largest global gathering of the microgrid community, to be held this...
JuiceBox Pro charger, courtesy Enel X
Nov. 8, 2019
More and more, electric vehicles (EVs) are being called upon to absorb excess solar energy and provide demand response. These are EV charging trends to watch.
Gracio project. Photo courtesy Leclanche
Jan. 11, 2019
A utility-scale microgrid that uses energy storage has slashed the use of diesel fuel and allowed for up to 70 percent renewables to serve a Portuguese Island.
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Oct. 27, 2017
Siemens Brazil has taken on the logistical challenge of building a microgrid network in the remote Amazon Basin, which requires transporting equipment via rivers that crisscross...
April 7, 2017
A distributed energy storage network of 8,000 batteries has reduced electric demand at 7,000 telecom facilities in France by 10 to 15 MW during numerous demand response events...