Hanan Fishman of Alencon Systems explains why real energy independence means knowing the origin of the equipment in your microgrid. There are several cliches that seek to define power. Money is power. Knowledge is power. Votes are power. In the sense of physics, there is only one equation that matters and that is power over time is energy. … [Read more...]
Case study: How Alencon Systems brought efficiency and sustainability to the American Geophysical Union’s microgrid project
February 21, 2022 By
Alencon Systems played an integral role in an advanced microgrid project benefiting the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) headquarters in Washington, D.C., a project that includes DC (direct current)-coupled solar. The AGU is a nonprofit organization that supports 130,000 earth and space science experts and enthusiasts and strives for innovative … [Read more...]
So You Want to Build a DC Microgrid?
September 21, 2021 By
Hanan Fishman, president of Alencon Systems, discusses practical considerations for building a DC microgrid. In the last article on this topic, we discussed the relative merits of building a DC microgrid. We, of course, won’t regurgitate that information, as you can read it for yourself by clicking here. At this point, we’ll assume you are … [Read more...]
