Microgrids
Microgrids could help California improve grid resilience in face of wildfire threat
Installations covering municipal and rural county critical facilities, especially fire stations and water districts, are an important first step. Read More
4 simple and collaborative business models to unlock Nigeria’s $1 billion undergrid minigrid market
The opportunity to invest is massive, and new ownership models from subcontracting to cooperatives can help communities get in on the action. Read More
4 energy security lessons from rebuilding Puerto Rico’s electrical system after Hurricane Maria
A resilient electrical production and distribution system is possible — if we learn from past experience. Read More
Utilities are getting in on the microgrid action to make communities more resilient
The technology can help withstand catastrophic events and allow for quicker recoveries when the worst occurs. Read More
Utilities are accelerating microgrid investments in innovative and strategic ways
In particular, keep tabs on several programs from Duke Energy. Read More
Why Bloom Energy deserves more scrutiny in 2019
The company is attracting attention by talking up a favorite cause célèbre for companies and utilities: resilience in the face of climate change. Read More
Just what the doctor ordered: Kaiser powers forward with renewable microgrids
The critical systems at its facility in Richmond, California, can operate for up to three hours when the broader grid goes down. Read More
Lessons learned from U.S. Navy microgrids in Hawaii
Military microgrids are expected to reach $1 billion in the next eight years. Read More
Why resilience is resonating in grid modernization dialogues
Strategies like isolated generation, cross-sector planning and partnerships, and planning for the unplannable will apply far beyond islands like Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Read More
How solar minigrids could brighten economic prospects for unserved millions in Africa
The demand from grain mills, water pumping, health clinics, barbershops and countless other businesses is there. Read More
