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Integrating DERs without the right studies can increase risk and delay projects. Learn which power system studies are critical to validate designs, prevent failures, and ensure...
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Free e-Book: The distributed energy landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. As grid constraints, AI-driven electricity demand, electrification, and the need for greater...
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A new paradigm for resilient, AI-ready energy—built on modular, distributed microgrids that thrive where the traditional grid cannot.
Feb. 2, 2026
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The Hyde Park Partners DC microgrid in Charlotte has operated for over ten years, proving the viability of direct current energy distribution for commercial use, reducing losses...
Sept. 4, 2026
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Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) programs in Massachusetts and California have selected bidirectional charging equipment provider Dcbel’s platform for their pilots, expanding Dcbel...
Aug. 26, 2026
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By Chris DeWeaver, ELM MicroGrid, NE Sales Director You want to talk to your CFO about batteries. You may be thinking about resilience, sustainability, and a more flexible energy...
Aug. 13, 2026
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FERC is pushing ISOs to improve tariff design accelerating co-located, microgrid and behind-the-meter power for large load customers such as data centers and AI.
Aug. 13, 2026

Videos

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In this QuickChat video, Seán Adam, vice president for market strategy and innovation for AFL, explains why utilities and microgrid developers need a strong communications infrastructur...
June 3, 2025
In this QuickChat video, Jason Petermeier, chief operating officer of ELM MicroGrid and ELM Solar, explains how distributed energy resources are impacting the grid of today and...
July 17, 2024
In this QuickChat video, Jim Bunsey of the Propane Energy Resource Council explains how propane is powering the decarbonization of ports, vehicle fleets and beyond.
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Projects

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With the acquisition of UtilityInnovation Group, Vertiv expands its power infrastructure capabilities, improving time to power, resiliency, efficiency and flexibility for data...
Sept. 2, 2026
The facility, near Gainesville, will provide backup power to nearly 1,500 local customers.
Sept. 2, 2026
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Alfred University and Ranial Systems expect testing on the AI-powered controller for grid-scale battery storage and C&I microgrids to be complete in November.
Aug. 13, 2026
With solar carports and a battery energy storage system from TotalEnergies, the university expects to save more than $5 million over the next five years.
Aug. 13, 2026

Technologies

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SOLRITE Energy expands its solar-plus-storage virtual power plant program into Illinois as demand and residential electric rates climb.
Aug. 20, 2026
The solar, wind, and battery energy storage microgrid developed by Hover Energy for London Design and Engineering University Technical College will be the first of its kind in...
Aug. 10, 2026
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Foss & Company has invested roughly $30 million into one of the largest transit depot microgrids in the country — AlphaStruxure’s solar, storage and EV charging system that will...
Aug. 5, 2026
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The collaboration aims to deliver scalable, on-site generation and electrical infrastructure that meets the speed to power demands of modern data centers and other large loads...
Aug. 3, 2026

Generation/Fuels

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Capstone Energy+ has transformed from a pioneering microturbine company into a versatile energy solutions provider, focusing on distributed power, resiliency, and sustainability...
Sept. 3, 2026
The new Evansville facility will unify Mesa's product portfolio, including generators and microgrid systems, and create 300 jobs, contributing an estimated $200 million to the...
Aug. 14, 2026
With a focus on reducing emissions and enhancing power reliability, Brookfield's expanded funding aims to capitalize on the growing market for edge power generation, supporting...
July 1, 2026
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Bloom Energy will provide up to 2.45 GW of fuel cell capacity for the massive data center currently under construction in New Mexico.
April 28, 2026

Policy

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June 1, 2026
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The grid can't keep up using traditional modernization tactics. Standardized distributed infrastructure planned with intentional software, deployed with field-proven hardware,...
May 20, 2026
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Plug-in solar panels should be available at major retailers this summer. The government also announced new construction standards requiring solar panels and heat pumps for most...
March 30, 2026
If nothing else, Trump’s words in the State of the Union address echoed the concerns of not only the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), but also the worries of residential...
Feb. 25, 2026

About Microgrids

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Seeking that cohesion was a key attraction for drawing 400 or so of our newest best friends to the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, which hosted MGK 2026.
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This event brings together experts from utilities, tech firms, and government agencies to explore the evolving landscape of microgrids and distributed energy. Topics include grid...
May 1, 2026
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In advance of Microgrid Knowledge Conference happening May 4-6, we sought your input on what represented the greatest challenges facing microgrid market development in this new...
April 7, 2026
Cast your vote and share your perspective with the microgrid industry.
March 11, 2026