It's said that necessity is the mother of invention, and that's the case in Zimbabwe where businesses and well-off residents are reportedly turning to off-grid minigrids and on-site solar, small wind and hydro-plus-storage systems in droves amid grid outages that can last 18 hours a day. The average cost per connection for minigrids in … [Read more...]
What role can microgrids play when there is a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in California? In this Q&A with Microgrid Knowledge, Ameresco’s Bob Georgeoff explores how quickly microgrids can be installed and their costs and benefits.
Navigant Research forecasts a $31 billion market for microgrids by 2027. Such growth is no surprise when you consider the pressing energy problems microgrids solve. For high tech economies, microgrids provide the clean, reliable, high quality power they need to stay competitive. For the developing world, microgrids offer first-time access to basic electrical necessities many […]
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