In modern electrical infrastructure like the US, microgrids usually operate connected to the utility grid except when they temporarily withdraw because the grid is down or because disconnecting offers price or energy management advantages. But worldwide, many microgrids have no grid connection because, well, there is no grid, or at least … [Read more...]
Last Chance to Submit Nominations for the Microgrid Knowledge Greater Good Awards
March 30, 2021 By
Microgrid Knowledge has opened nominations for its 2021 Microgrid Greater Good Awards, presented annually to highlight how microgrids serve society. The deadline for submission is now April 1, 2021. “We seek submissions that offer a strong narrative demonstrating how microgrids improve the human condition,” said Elisa Wood, … [Read more...]
Built With Frugal Innovation, Solar Microgrids Improve Medical Care in the Himalayas
February 5, 2021 By
In remote villages in the Himalayas, medical centers often lack critical medical equipment, refrigerators for vaccines and dependable electricity for light and other essentials. But Paras Loomba intends to change that, bringing solar microgrids to medical centers, which will allow for vaccine storage, baby warmers, ventilators and other items that … [Read more...]
Remote Microgrids in the Himalayas Offer Lessons for the Rest of Us
August 8, 2017 By
Turns out that some of the world's most remote microgrids offer lessons useful to the rest of us, as Alexander Hogeveen Rutter, professional engineer, explains in this article about the Global Himalayan Expedition's work. This year, Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) continued its success by electrifying Shadé, one of the most remote villages in … [Read more...]
