• Renewable Microgrids

    This section includes white papers on Renewable Microgrids
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    April 15, 2025
    In the new world of electrification, numerous direct current (DC) devices are being added to the grid, including solar panels, variable speed electric motors and electric vehicle...

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    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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    The Fort Hunter Liggett Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during the recent power outage. It is staffed with key garrison and tenant staff for information gathering and dissemination and coordinating efforts to mitigate and resolve issues. The garrison commander and command team provide guidance and makes decisions to mitigate or resolve issues. (Photo by Amy Phillips)
    Feb. 28, 2025
    Launched in August, the central California Army garrison’s microgrid performed as expected, serving critical loads and keeping operations running.
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    Feb. 19, 2025
    Integrating clean energy microgrids will help address the data center sector’s growing power demands as well as its need to curb carbon emissions.
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    Dec. 19, 2024
    Electricity access is a persistent issue across Africa, particularly in the sub-Saharan region that is home to most of the nearly 600 million people on the continent without affordable...
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    Dec. 5, 2024
    When the Maplewood Intermediate/Middle School opens in Menasha, WI, next year, it will be home to a solar and energy storage microgrid that is expected to save the local school...
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    Dec. 2, 2024
    The demonstration project for the collaborative effort--connecting wind, solar and battery storage--is starting in the Port of Kapellskär, one of several cargo and passenger ports...
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    Nov. 26, 2024
    As the state grapples with power outages, “Maine is getting it right,” setting the stage for microgrid deployment. Two examples include a microgrid that will provide resilience...
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    The mining community of Broken Hill, located in Far West New South Wales, Australia. (Source: Taras Vyshnya/Shutterstock.com)
    Nov. 22, 2024
    Hydrostor has signed a 65-year Crown Lands lease that brings the Silver City Energy Storage Center one step closer to fruition. The project includes advanced compressed air long...