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Demand Energy Breaks Ground on Groundbreaking Solar – Storage Microgrid in #New_York_City

Demand Energy Breaks Ground on Groundbreaking Solar-Storage Microgrid in New York City Microgrid project work is heating up across New York State as 11 development groups selected to advance to stage two of the NY Prize Community Microgrid Challenge work to further develop and refine their proposals. In New York City, Demand Energy broke ground … Continue reading Demand Energy Breaks Ground on Groundbreaking Solar – Storage Microgrid in #New_York_City

Global Microgrid Markets To Reach $35 billion By 2022: New Report

Global Microgrid Markets To Reach $35 billion By 2022: New Report Adam Johnston Microgrid Reports, Microgrids, News, Remote Microgrids, Renewable Energy News, Reports, Research, Resiliency, Rural Electrification News Research & Markets suggest global microgrid markets will have a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% between 2016-2022. The Research and Markets timeline for microgrid growth … Continue reading Global Microgrid Markets To Reach $35 billion By 2022: New Report

From Energy Storage to Microgrid s, #String_Inverters Are the Key to Expanding Solar ’s Capabilities

From Energy Storage to Microgrids, String Inverters Are the Key to Expanding Solar’s Capabilities When it comes to the future of the solar power industry, some trends have built up enough momentum to be pretty close to inevitable — including the continuing importance of operational cost reductions, the escalating need for storage, and the ongoing … Continue reading From Energy Storage to Microgrid s, #String_Inverters Are the Key to Expanding Solar ’s Capabilities

#Pittsburgh Plans Grid of Microgrids ; Wins Smart City Money

Pittsburgh Plans Grid of Microgrids; Wins Smart City Money Pittsburgh’s smart city project, one that includes a grid of microgrids, last week won an $11 million grant from the Department of Transportation. The Pennsylvania city plans to create spines throughout the city that interconnect smart energy, transportation and communications. A goal is to improve air … Continue reading #Pittsburgh Plans Grid of Microgrids ; Wins Smart City Money

Industry study: Microgrid s to become ‘fundamental building block’

Industry study: Microgrids to become ‘fundamental building block’ A new study suggests that microgrids – a rarity in today’s power sector – will evolve to become a “fundamental building block” of the 21st-century grid. Used primarily to ensure reliability and access in military and other critical applications, microgrids have emerged in recent years as a … Continue reading Industry study: Microgrid s to become ‘fundamental building block’

Military Installation Successfully Tests Microgrid with Battery Storage

Military Installation Successfully Tests Microgrid with Battery Storage The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard based in Massachusetts is conducting two live tests on a localized microgrid that would protect it from a widespread electrical outage. So far, the project that has been demonstrated by General Electric, is looking like a success. “Given the success of this initiative, … Continue reading Military Installation Successfully Tests Microgrid with Battery Storage

Brainstorm: Microgrids

Brainstorm: Microgrids Microgrids allow local customers to take control of their own energy systems, providing technology tools to reduce dependence on centralized utility systems that are inherently vulnerable to many types of threats – from bad weather to terrorism. Most microgrids are designed and operated for the purpose of ensuring resilient energy supplies for a … Continue reading Brainstorm: Microgrids

#Xcel to test battery storage, microgrid systems in Denver for solar

Xcel to test battery storage, microgrid systems in Denver for solar Xcel Energy, like many other utility companies, is looking for ways to both increase the reliability and resiliency of its grid while increasing the amount of renewable resources in its generation mix. Xcel has 320 MW of solar power on its system and has … Continue reading #Xcel to test battery storage, microgrid systems in Denver for solar