The challenges of bringing microgrids to the more than 800 million people who lack electricity include costs, technology and financing, according to panelists at a Microgrid 2021 session on "New Strategies to Hasten Microgrid Adoption in Remote Regions." But one of the underlying keys to success is understanding the needs of the communities the … [Read more...]
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How to Bring Microgrids to Areas Without Electricity
June 2, 2021 By Ethan Howland
Filed Under: Africa, Asia, Australia, Economics, Google News Feed, Microgrids, North America, Players, Policy, Regions, Remote, Schneider Electric, x ~ Sub Features Tagged With: Alaska Center for Energy and Power, Footprint Project, Okra Solar, remote microgrids, RMI, Schneider Electric, SimpliPhi Power
Alaska Leads the World in Microgrid Deployments
December 22, 2014 By Guest Post

Few are aware that Alaska leads the world in microgrid development and operation. Peter Asmus of Navigant Research explains his recent findings on the state's microgrids. Many utilities view microgrids as a threat, due to intentional islanding and/or the effects of reduced customer load on long-term revenue projections. However, a small but … [Read more...]