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    Overdrive Energy Solutions provided 12 kW, 240 volt systems with 50 kWh of battery storage and 12 kW of solar for firefighter sleeping trailers during the L.A. fires. Image credit Overdrive

    Replacing “Stinky Diesel Generators” with Mobile Microgrids for Concerts, Live Events, Festivals and Firefighting

    March 18, 2025
    Off-grid power needs are “astronomical” for events such as the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, usually powered by diesel. More and more, portable microgrids, solar and batteries...

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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...
    A group of leaders from project developers, state and local officials and post commander pose in front of the New Orleans VFW Post 8973 celebrating completion of the solar and battery storage installation. Image credit PRNewswire

    Empowering Our Veterans: Solar-Storage DERs Installed at New Orleans VFW Post

    March 6, 2025
    The project at the NOLA VFW will ensure that veterans have an operational facility even during weather events and grid outages. The project brought together renewable energy non...
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    New Residential Microgrid Promises UK Homeowners Zero Cost Electric Bills

    Feb. 21, 2025
    The Carpenters Yard microgrid features solar panels, heat pumps and a centralized battery storage system. The developers say the system will eliminate electricity bills for at...
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    2 Microgrid Projects Advance to Establish Phase of DOE’s SOLVE IT Prize Competition

    Jan. 10, 2025
    Small hydroelectric microgrids in Puerto Rico and solar-powered microgrids for a California tribal community were among the 10 clean energy projects that advanced to the final...
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    Why Minigrids are Thriving in Africa

    Dec. 19, 2024
    Electricity access is a persistent issue across Africa, particularly in the sub-Saharan region that is home to most of the nearly 600 million people on the continent without affordable...
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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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    Historic Indiana City Turns On New Water and Sewer Utility Microgrid

    Nov. 1, 2024
    The hybrid microgrid will leverage floating solar panels, a battery energy storage system and biogas and natural gas connections to provide roughly 40% of the power needed to ...