Go Slow to Go Fast When Writing a Microgrid RFP

May 24, 2021 By

When writing a microgrid RFP (requests for proposals), it’s important to go slow in order to go fast. This means that it’s critical to do as much upfront work as possible before issuing the microgrid RFP. “Adding extra time at the front end and thoughtfulness into the RFP with as much detail as possible can help you finish a more successful … [Read more...]

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Microgrids are Eligible to Bid in SCE’s 100-MW ‘Preferred Resources’ Solicitation

October 1, 2015 By

Microgrids are eligible to bid into a 100-MW solicitation for new preferred resources that was issued this week by Southern California Edison, said a utility spokesman. SCE issued the request for offers Sept. 28, 2015 to acquire renewable energy, capacity and load reduction. The utility wants the resources to also serve the local system, … [Read more...]

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Washington, DC Council Plans to Help Develop Microgrids; Seeks Consultants

April 15, 2015 By

A regional government organization plans to help develop microgrids in Washington, D.C., where the central grid showed its vulnerablity last week when a power outage hit key buildings. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), which represents 22 local governments and officials in the greater Washington, D.C. area, has issued a … [Read more...]

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Bids Due September 29 for Navy Solar Microgrid Project in California

September 14, 2014 By

The U.S. Navy is seeking a contractor for  solar microgrid project at an existing microgrid at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Bids are due September 29. The microgrid is currently powered by wind turbines; the contractor must integrate the solar panels into the wind system. The Navy is using the microgrid to … [Read more...]

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Singapore Microgrid Seeks Technologies to Test; Eyes Commercialization

August 24, 2014 By

A Singapore microgrid will act as a testing ground for new technologies, under a program sponsored by the Singapore Energy Market Authority. The authority has issued a solicitation that seeks proposals to test reliability technologies at the Pulau Ubin Microgrid. The authority hopes to spur commercialization of successful systems. Proposals … [Read more...]

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