What are advanced microgrids, exactly, and why are they becoming so important to the electricity grid? Here is a primer excerpted from MicrogridKnowledge.com's new report, "Community Microgrids: A Guide for Mayors and City Leaders Seeking Clean, Reliable and Locally Controlled Energy." Microgrids have received heightened attention in recent … [Read more...]
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Microgrid Basics for Community Leaders: A Primer on Advanced Microgrids
Filed Under: CHP, Community, Controllers & Software, Design, District Energy, Editor's Choice, Generation, Google News Feed, Infrastructure, International District Energy Association (IDEA), Microgrids, North America, Players, Regions Tagged With: advanced microgrids, Community Microgrid Series, community microgrids, International District Energy Association, Microgrid Newsletter Feature
So What is a Microgrid, Exactly?
So what is a microgrid, exactly? The term has been used for years, yet those who attend microgrid conferences joke that much of the event is spent in debate over the definition. As is often the case with a popular technology, many would like to package their products as microgrids. Hence, we see the term’s meaning broadening in the … [Read more...]
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