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How Microgrids Reduce Energy Costs

How Microgrids Reduce Energy Costs

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...

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Microgrids: Protecting Your Power From Cyber Attacks

Microgrids: Protecting Your Power From Cyber Attacks

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...

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The Differences Between AC Microgrids And DC Microgrids

The Differences Between AC Microgrids And DC Microgrids

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',...

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How To Choose Between A Microgrid And A Virtual Power Plant

How To Choose Between A Microgrid And A Virtual Power Plant

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...

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Bioenergy Microgrids – Making Energy Secure With Biomass

Bioenergy Microgrids – Making Energy Secure With Biomass

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,...

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