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Peter Moloney

Virtual power plant snags contract in wholesale capacity auction – a US first

February 13, 2019 by Peter Moloney Leave a Comment

“Breakthrough moment” in US, as local solar energy resources compete with centralised power in highly price-sensitive wholesale power markets.

Filed Under: Software/Gadgets, Solar

CHP microgrid a prescription for sustainable energy

March 1, 2017 by Peter Moloney Leave a Comment

A combined heat and power microgrid at a Texas hospital benefits the larger community, thanks to a utility/customer partnership.

Filed Under: Energy Efficiency, Other Renewables

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