Elisa Wood

Elisa Wood

Residential microgrids are booming – and utilities are getting in on the actionResidential microgrids are booming – and utilities are getting in on the action

Residential microgrids are booming – and utilities are getting in on the action

New data from Wood Mackenzie reveals residential microgrids as the new growth engine for the sector and finds utilities getting…

May 19, 2023
Federated microgrid: Multiple solar and storage power islands in the wings for JFK AirportFederated microgrid: Multiple solar and storage power islands in the wings for JFK Airport

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.

February 2, 2023
Solar, storage, microgrids sought for Ukraine as Russia attacks the gridSolar, storage, microgrids sought for Ukraine as Russia attacks the grid

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…

November 17, 2022
Rooftop solar company seeks to act as a utility for community microgridsRooftop solar company seeks to act as a utility for community microgrids

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…

September 5, 2022
Should you even bother connecting to the grid?Should you even bother connecting to the grid?

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US start-up sells a "modern electric system," where "ridiculously outdated" networks are replaced by microgrids with solar, storage, backup and…

July 14, 2022
Microsoft commissions California’s largest “renewable gas” microgridMicrosoft commissions California’s largest “renewable gas” microgrid

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…

June 16, 2022
Suburban neighbourhood pilots solar and battery microgrid like no otherSuburban neighbourhood pilots solar and battery microgrid like no other

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,…

May 26, 2022
Russia doesn’t know it, but it’s making a strong case for local energyRussia doesn’t know it, but it’s making a strong case for local energy

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…

May 5, 2022
Car dealerships as microgrids: How electrification will transform car yards and bus depotsCar dealerships as microgrids: How electrification will transform car yards and bus depots

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…

March 17, 2022
Microgrid becomes steppingstone for town aiming for 100% renewablesMicrogrid becomes steppingstone for town aiming for 100% renewables

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…

February 17, 2022