Remote and Island Microgrids

This section includes white papers on Remote and Island Microgrids
Sustainable Energy for All
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley launches the Barbados Energy Transition and Investment Plan flanked by Damilola Ogunbiyi, special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and co-chair of UN-Energy, among others at the SEforALL Global Forum (Source: Sustainable Energy for All)

UN’s SEforAll Global Forum Anticipates $900M Investment in Clean, Distributed Energy for Emerging, Developing Nations

March 21, 2025
A $500 million distributed renewable energy fund was announced by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, SEforAll, International Solar Alliance and Africa50 to develop and...

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Key Microgrid Trends Impacting the New Energy Landscape

Feb. 10, 2025
As we enter 2025, microgrids are driving the evolution of the New Energy Landscape, fueled by advancements in renewable energy and smart technology. I see several transformati...
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United Nations Issues Tender for Construction of 10-MW Hybrid Minigrid in Papua New Guinea

March 7, 2025
The deadline to express interest in the project, which will be built in three phases on Buka Island in Papua New Guinea, is March 24.
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Aerial view of fish farm and shrimp farm in Ngatpang, Babeldaob, Palau. (Source: Fidelia AZ/Shutterstock.com)

3 Pacific Island Nations Deploy Aquaculture and Agriculture Microgrids

Feb. 11, 2025
The Palau, Tuvalu and Marshall Island solar and energy storage microgrids will provide more than 50% of the power needed for aquaculture centers and demonstration farms.
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A Hug for Helping Deploy a Microgrid Fleet That Addresses Unreliable Power in The Bahamas

Jan. 21, 2025
Microgrid fleets are being deployed in The Bahamas, Alameda County, California and in the U.K. to provide energy resilience, lower carbon emissions and explore new energy options...
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Cooperating to Create Resiliency for Castañer: Plan Calls for Networking DERS and Community Microgrids for Puerto Rican Town

Dec. 23, 2024
“The whole idea is to network everything” said the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC) Carlos Alberto Velázquez. A community energy resilience plan from IREC intends ...
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Solar and Storage Minigrid Commissioned on Tonga, Micronesia Seeks Minigrid Proposals

Oct. 29, 2024
A $53.2 million minigrid was commissioned on Niuafo’ou, Tonga’s northernmost island, to provide clean, reliable power 24 hours a day. In Micronesia, Yap island seeks bids on a...
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Momentum for Moloka’i Micro Power: Rural Hawaiian Island Seeks 15 Nanogrids

Oct. 18, 2024
The Ho’Ahu Energy Cooperative in Hawaii has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the design and construction of 15 off-grid solar and battery storage nanogrids on the island...
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Electrifying Rural Africa: These Microgrids and Minigrids Are Breaking Poverty Cycles and Improving Quality of Life for Millions

July 29, 2024
These projects demonstrate how increased access to clean, reliable electricity drives economic growth and transforms lives.