New data from Wood Mackenzie reveals residential microgrids as the new growth engine for the sector and finds utilities getting in on the game.
Residential microgrids are booming – and utilities are getting in on the action
Federated microgrid: Multiple solar and storage power islands in the wings for JFK Airport
AlphaStruxure unveils plans for 11.34MW microgrid – actually four microgrids rolled into one — at New York’s JFK International Airport.
Solar, storage, microgrids sought for Ukraine as Russia attacks the grid
New Use Energy and a group of nonprofits are working with medical professionals and others to keep the lights on as Russia makes Ukraine’s grid a war target.
Rooftop solar company seeks to act as a utility for community microgrids
A US residential solar company is seeking regulatory approval in California to act as a utility that owns and operates community microgrids.
Should you even bother connecting to the grid?
US start-up sells a “modern electric system,” where “ridiculously outdated” networks are replaced by microgrids with solar, storage, backup and controls.
Microsoft commissions California’s largest “renewable gas” microgrid
Microsoft contracts Enchanted Rock to develop a data center microgrid – the largest in California to date that will use “renewable natural gas” to offset fossil fuels.
Suburban neighbourhood pilots solar and battery microgrid like no other
New microgrid operating near Tampa lives up to “unique” billing because of the technology it uses, the customers it serves, and the cost recovery structure it employs.
Russia doesn’t know it, but it’s making a strong case for local energy
Russia’s actions underscore the value of microgrids – energy under control of local community, government, business or even household. Not from a distant source that can be cut off.
Car dealerships as microgrids: How electrification will transform car yards and bus depots
Car dealerships need to upgrade their electrical infrastructure – and fast – given more than half their sales will be coming from electric vehicles before the decade is out.
Microgrid becomes steppingstone for town aiming for 100% renewables
One of the smallest towns in Puerto Rico, accustomed to daily power outages, competed against 12 municipalities for a solar plus storage microgrid – and won.
