As the saying goes, “If you’ve seen one microgrid, you’ve seen one microgrid.” The misconception that microgrids, or onsite energy systems, are easily replicable combined with pressure from markets and consumers to be more green has lead numerous businesses to set...
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How Microgrids Will Change the Way We Make, Deliver, and Use Energy
Oct 14, 2021
On June 3, the final day of the Microgrid 2021 Virtual Conference, the 4-week-long webinar closed with the session, “How Microgrids Will Change the Way We Make, Deliver, and Use Energy.” During the session, three experts offered their expert opinions on microgrids and...
What Financial Metrics For An Onsite Energy System Are Most Meaningful For CFO Buy-In?
Oct 7, 2021
Chief financial officer sign-off is critical to advance your onsite energy plan. Fortunately, it’s not difficult to secure when you know which metrics are required to build a strong business case. You’ve already read Carbon Reduction Goals Linked To Additional...
Stop Wasting Your Time And Money – Kill Bad Projects Early And Often
Jul 9, 2021
Today there is a huge amount of hype in our industry regarding the value of microgrids and Distributed Energy Systems. This is a powerful driver of growth for businesses across the spectrum of the Energy Transition, but it is no “free lunch.” There are many reasons...
How Microgrids Reduce Energy Costs
Jun 24, 2021
The Microgrid 2021 Virtual Conference, organized by Microgrid Knowledge, offered presentations on topics ranging from optimizing models to protecting infrastructure during extreme weather. On Tuesday, May 18th, the conference hosted a panel discussion titled, “How...
Microgrids: Protecting Your Power From Cyber Attacks
Jun 17, 2021
Hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters are common threats to the energy grid. High winds, wildfires, or heavy snow and ice can knock down wires and cause a cascade of blackouts across the system. But what about the threat of cyber attacks? A cyber-terrorist...
The Differences Between AC Microgrids And DC Microgrids
May 27, 2021
AC Microgrids and DC Microgrids are defined as a decentralized network of loads and energy generation units located within specified electrical boundaries. They possess the ability to perform their operations under the wide-area grid network or in their 'island mode',...
How To Choose Between A Microgrid And A Virtual Power Plant
May 20, 2021
Industrial, commercial, governmental, and other customer groups that cannot afford to rely on the aging centralized power grid are turning to local options customized to their particular energy needs. Microgrids and virtual power plants (VPPs) are two solutions for a...
Bioenergy Microgrids – Making Energy Secure With Biomass
Mar 25, 2021
While solar and wind turbine generation are more common microgrid generation options, bioenergy microgrids are gaining traction in many areas. Bioenergy is a renewable energy source derived from biomass—organic matter such as crop- and urban wood waste, microalgae,...