Black & Veatch has been awarded a contract to build a microgrid for Shell International Exploration & Production Company in Houston. The microgrid will use solar photovoltaics and a natural gas reciprocating engine, along with an advanced battery storage system. The microgrid will be located at the Shell Technology Center Houston … [Read more...]
Tesla: Would you like your microgrid in a bag or box? Tesla's vision of one-stop-shopping for microgrid-like products came closer to reality this week following approval of its merger with SolarCity by the independent members of each company's boards of directors. Elon Musk, the CEO and major shareholder of both companies, is positioning … [Read more...]
SolSmart designation recognizes solar cities, addresses soft costs of going solar The new SolSmart designation program, from the ICMA and The Solar Foundation, will recognize leading solar cities and local governments that "cut the red tape," taking action to foster solar market growth. “The role of local governments in building stronger and … [Read more...]
Pace Energy & Climate Center leaders explore the resiliency lessons learned in the years following Hurricane Sandy, and insight that can be garnered from Japan’s particular experience with the superstorm.
Microgrids are local power generation resources that may be coupled with storage and controllers supplying power to a facility when the grid is down or unstable. However, some businesses and institutions find the upfront cost and operational complexities too daunting to go at it alone. Download the new Microgrid Knowledge Special Report, courtesy of Enchanted Rock, to learn more about the affordable microgrid and how outsourcing is making microgrids more accessible.
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