Remote and Island Microgrids

This section includes white papers on Remote and Island Microgrids

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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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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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...

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...

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...

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.

Minigrids Bring Power to the People Wherever They Are – Even if it’s in the Crater of a Volcano

July 24, 2024

A new solar minigrid has electrified the 800-strong community of Chã das Caldeiras, located in an active volcano.

Department of Energy Funds Microgrid Controller Projects

June 13, 2024

The Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity recently awarded $10.5 million to eight microgrid projects in underserved and indigenous communities. Most projects focus on microgrid...