Companies are looking to reduce their carbon footprint by integrating renewables into their distributed energy mix, which is driving the fuel-based distributed generation market to provide more flexible and dispatchable solutions. A new white paper from Mainspring Energy explores how linear generators can provide those flexible solutions for … [Read more...]
How to Achieve Energy Resiliency with Renewable Fuels: Webinar
November 3, 2021 By
In an effort to meet their net zero emissions goals, many companies and large energy users are working to develop new carbon reduction strategies. This is driving demand for diversified clean energy fuel sources such as renewable diesel and other renewable fuels. So how do you navigate the transition from traditional fuel sources to a new … [Read more...]
Renewable Microgrids, Distributed Power, Inverters and the Grid
May 11, 2021 By
A new white paper from Go Electric explores how a synchronous inverter can help the nation's electrical infrastructure accept power from a variety of inputs including distributed generation, smart grid initiatives and renewable microgrids. According to the authors, renewable energy sources typically produce less power in a more uncontrolled … [Read more...]
Distributed Generation ‘Important, Efficient and Economical’ for Reliable Operation of Electric Grid
February 10, 2021 By
A new white paper from Generac explains why distributed generation is "important, efficient and economical" for the safe and reliable operation of the electric grid. The paper also looks at technologies that are best positioned to support the grid, including rich burn generation. This report aims to paint a clear picture of the different … [Read more...]
Engine-Driven Generators Continue to Enable Application Flexibility for Microgrid Operations
January 20, 2021 By
Microgrids are designed to increase energy resiliency and reliability, both of which are becoming increasingly important in an era wracked by climate change and a global pandemic. A new report from Generac contends that engine-driven generators burning a variety of fossil fuels can provide last-step resiliency for the microgrid that "cannot be … [Read more...]
Distributed Generation Leads Microgrid Investment Opportunities
September 21, 2014 By
Without some form of distributed generation (DG), the vast majority of microgrids would not exist. So, it should come as no surprise that such assets represent the single most lucrative microgrid enabling technologies (MET) segment today. A prime mover technology for microgrids is diesel generators, which are widely deployed as back-up … [Read more...]
Navigant Sees Distributed Generation Market Passing $182 Billion
September 5, 2014 By
Today’s explosive growth in distributed generation is drawing business away from utilities, especially in Western Europe, according to a new Navigant Research report that forecasts the worldwide DG market will surpass $182 billion within the next decade. The growing use of distributed generation is eroding utility revenue, leaving some to … [Read more...]
