About Microgrids

Welcome to About Microgrids, a section of Microgrid Knowledge that defines microgrid terms and concepts to help readers understand the growing usefulness and popularity of this form of distributed energy.

Aerial view of the Domaine Carneros Winery and microgrid project in California. Image credit Schneider Electric
June 18, 2025
Schneider Electric first announced its Microgrid Flex plan in 2023 centered around the concept that a standardized, modular approach to microgrid development can overcome long...
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June 11, 2025
Effective maintenance of microgrids involves proactive strategies like condition-based monitoring and predictive analytics to ensure reliable power, resiliency, and safety. This...
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April 16, 2025
With the electrification and data center boom, utilities marvel over future electricity sales, but stress about how they'll meet demand. To tame the tidal wave, experts say we...
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March 25, 2025
Schneider Electric’s total U.S. investment for the decade should exceed $1 billion and is the French-based global firm’s largest capital expenditure plan in its 135-year history...
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Jan. 5, 2025
Here at Microgrid Knowledge we keep tabs on who is doing what to contribute to the buildup of microgrids everywhere. We offer this growing list of companies involved in development...
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Nov. 9, 2024
The solution to these problems isn’t more transmission lines or fossil-fuel-powered peaker plants. The solution is decentralizing the grid, making it more flexible, resilient,...
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Aug. 19, 2024
Microgrid Knowledge Conference contributor Ageto Energy designed and developed the project. The 7-minute segment focused on the project’s connection to on-site solar and other...
Aug. 5, 2024
Whether it's new data centers, industrial plants or EV charging infrastructure, the new electrification economy is going to need more power than the utility-scale grid can provide...
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June 27, 2024
We’re going for even bigger and better next April 15-17 when the 10th MGK Conference happens in Dallas. To paraphrase Texans about their state, it’s going to be a whole other ...
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June 10, 2024
Microgrids are much stronger connected to each other. Operations and maintenance must be prioritized. Artificial intelligence can prove to be a real asset to microgrid control...

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Video Interviews

March 6, 2024
In this QuickChat video, Robert Autengruber from INNIO Group explains why he believes the demand for microgrids and advanced microgrid controllers will continue to climb.

White Papers

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March 3, 2022
In this white paper learn how tying multiple power systems together with intelligent controls is integral when installing a microgrid.