A new white paper from Mesa Solutions explores how a microgrid can save schools and universities money by reducing downtime costs, energy costs and environmental costs. According to Mesa Solutions, "When it comes to why schools are a particularly good place for saving money with microgrids, it’s important to take the path of stone-cold … [Read more...]
How AI Makes Microgrids More Predictable, Cost Effective and Resilient
October 22, 2021 By
A new white paper from Veritone explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in the planning, deployment and operation of microgrids. According to the paper, "power consumers increasingly rely on microgrids for greater energy reliability, cost savings and to reduce carbon emissions. Microgrids act as decentralized power resources … [Read more...]
New Video: Beyond Resilience in the Age of Extremes
September 14, 2021 By
How can we enhance resilience, decarbonize and enhance electricity affordability — all with the same solution? Find out in a new video from Hoffman Power Consulting. The age of extremes Our world is changing; we seem to have entered an age of extremes. As we’ve all seen, hurricanes are increasing in frequency and intensity. Unprecedented … [Read more...]
Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Microgrids
June 22, 2021 By
Marshall Worth, senior project manager AI at PowerSecure, discusses artificial intelligence and a practical approach that microgrid customers can take today to achieve their energy goals of the future. “Alexa, reduce my energy costs!” With as fast as technology has progressed over the last decade, and with the promise of self-driving cars on … [Read more...]
How to Get off the Grid Through Efforts Fueled by the Natural Gas Distribution System
December 21, 2020 By
Alternative energy options are growing at a rapid pace. And it can be hard to wade through the variety of choices. A new report from Mesa Solutions aims to provide an approach that provides an option to get off the grid, while retaining stability, cost efficiency and reliability. The report is titled, "How to Get Off the Electric Grid, … [Read more...]
Data Center Microgrids — A Lot More Efficient & Effortless to Run
July 13, 2020 By
This special report series focuses on data center microgrids for the colocation and big data industry. The entry below explores the evolution of data center microgrids and how they can increase efficiency and resiliency. Smart is the new normal as we enter and expand in a digital era. Driven by data, autonomous systems, and more demand … [Read more...]
Why Microgrid Projects Start with Energy Monitoring and Energy Efficiency
March 30, 2020 By
Why do microgrid projects need to start with energy monitoring and energy efficiency? Jules Nohra, director of optimization services, Veolia North America, explains in an interview with Yasmin Ali, Microgrid Knowledge contributor. Why is it important to make a facility as energy efficient as possible before you install a microgrid? Jules … [Read more...]
The Case for Specialized Microgrids
December 5, 2016 By
Governments, utility companies, and many businesses today agree we are in the midst of a shift toward a low-carbon economy. Many utilities are transitioning toward more renewable energy generation models and utilizing new energy storage solutions like specialized microgrids. Much of the focus has been on clean generation sources such as wind and … [Read more...]
