Schools and Universities

Learn how microgrids are being deployed at schools and universities around the world in this collection of videos from Microgrid Knowledge.
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St. Thomas University's Microgrid Research Center Gains $2M to Study AI-Power Management for EV Charging

Feb. 24, 2025
The funding and collaboration between Bright.Green and St. Thomas will focus on designing a microgrid utilizing AI-driven power management, carbon-free energy and advanced grid...

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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...
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SMR Nuclear Microgrids: They Might Become a Texas Thing if A&M Has its Way

Feb. 5, 2025
The CEOs from all four startups—Kairos Power, Natura Resources, Terrestrial Energy and Aalo Atomics—have agreed to begin preliminary moves to locate small reactor work to the ...
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Brazilian University Launches New Solar and Energy Storage Microgrid

Dec. 6, 2024
The microgrid, located at the State University of Campinas, also known as Unicamp, is expected to save the university roughly $75,000 in annual energy costs.
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New Wisconsin Middle School Expects Big Savings with Renewable Microgrid

Dec. 5, 2024
When the Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School opens in Menasha, WI, next year, it will be home to a solar and energy storage microgrid that is expected to save the local school...
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What Microgrids Offer the Golden State Could Prove a Golden Opportunity Globally

Nov. 9, 2024
The solution to these problems isn’t more transmission lines or fossil-fuel-powered peaker plants. The solution is decentralizing the grid, making it more flexible, resilient,...
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First Student, Con Edison Developing Microgrid Demonstration to Charge School Buses in Brooklyn

Oct. 24, 2024
The demonstration project will include a smart energy hub with generation supplied by solar power, battery storage and a power delivery system. The project also will include a...
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ENGIE NA Delivers New Microgrid for San Marcos Schools’ Electric Fleet

Oct. 23, 2024
The San Marcos Unified School District, in conjunction with ENGIE North America, unveiled upgrades to its transportation center, including a new microgrid.
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Zimbabwean, Nigerian Villages Celebrate New Solar Microgrids

Oct. 18, 2024
Hakwata village in Zimbabwe launched a 200-kW solar microgrid system earlier this month that will power a health clinic, school, shops and homes. In Nigeria, plans to build a ...