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DOE Funds Long-Duration Energy Storage Microgrid for California Tribe

March 18, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office has made a conditional commitment to provide a $72.8 million partial loan guarantee for the development of a solar plus long...

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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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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U.S. Department of Energy Funds Clean Energy Microgrids in Rural and Remote Communities

Feb. 29, 2024
More than $366 million will be spent on 17 projects in 20 states and 30 Tribal communities.

Microgrid-friendly Toronto U. Named Top University in Sustainability by QS

Dec. 13, 2023
In 2020, the University of Toronto commissioned an on-campus solar and energy storage microgrid. Located in the Energy Systems lab, the installation aids the researchers in studying...
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DOE Releases $13.85 Million to Advance Solar and Battery Installations in Puerto Rico

Nov. 30, 2023
The funds, which come from the 2023 Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund, will facilitate the deployment of residential solar and battery systems for vulnerable households.
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Together Louisiana Solar Microgrid Project Launched with DOE Visit

Nov. 20, 2023
Together Louisiana is building dozens of so-called community lighthouses across the state that will act as resilience hubs during extended power outages.
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PG&E Commissions 100% Renewable Remote Microgrid in Sonoma County

Nov. 7, 2023
Located at Pepperwood Preserve, a living laboratory that conducts climate monitoring and hosts wildfire resilience demonstration projects, this is the utility’s 5th standalone...
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CEI Africa Awards $3.1 Million Grant to DRC Green Minigrid Developer

Oct. 13, 2023
The funds will be used to create what could be the largest solar minigrid in sub-Saharan Africa.