A community whose power system was wiped out by a hurricane is celebrating the activation of solar and battery microgrids that can power the town for 10 days.
Solar plus batteries from electric ute maker, Rivian, empower remote mountain town
Can tidal energy help power coastal and island microgrids?
A microgrid project in Canada aims to get island and coastal communities off diesel using tidal energy.
Microgrids provided electric sanctuaries amid the devastation of Hurricane Ian
Microgrids kept power flowing in residential communities, retail establishments, medical facilities, a university and manufacturing operations across four states.
Military microgrid promises community power for 14 days during disasters
Newly deployed military microgrid in Oregon will tap solar and battery storage to provide power for the local community for up to 14 days during outages.
From seven solar mini-grids to 750: How Cameroon is empowering communities
In the Central African country of Cameroon, where electricity is scarce outside of major cities, a public-private partnership has a set goal of installing 750 minigrids.
UNSW report proposes floating microgrids of electric boats
UNSW researchers propose floating microgrids made up of electric boat motors, renewables and smart controls, to help power islands and provide electricity after disasters.
PV, pedal power and partnership: Microgrid statues planned for Portland parks
US city of Portland and three partners launch pilot to offer emergency microgrid support in a park statue that will charge cell phones and store emergency supplies.
US tribal community seeks energy sovereignty with solar microgrid and utility
The Mashpee Wampanoag Community Development Corp is on a path to establish energy self-sufficiency that supports its sustainability goals and provides a model for other communities.
How solar microgrids are bringing stability to war-torn Somalia
Beleaguered by famine, terrorism and war, Somalia has the added burden of some of the highest energy costs in the world. But thanks to an East African company, relief is coming.
Wind-powered microgrids heat “boxes of bricks” in Alaska homes
Wind-powered community microgrids are providing both electricity and heat to four small rural communities in Alaska, cutting residents’ fuel bills and reducing dependence on diesel fuel.
