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    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.

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    Five Questions for the 20s: The Most Compelling Microgrid Challenges of the Decade

    July 11, 2024
    Microgrid Knowledge sought out the prevailing wisdom of long-time industry leaders on the microgrid storylines driving this decade of possibilities and headwinds.
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    Toast to Texas: The Microgrid 2025 Conference Page is Up and Running

    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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    A Tale of Two Microgrids: New Sun Road's Takeaways from Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2024

    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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    Properly Planning for the Multiple Impacts of Microgrids: Jon Erickson of POWER Engineers MGK 2024

    May 28, 2024
    Microgrids offer increased reliability, resiliency, and energy efficiency, but if the systems aren’t properly planned and installed, they will fail to perform as intended, and...
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    Deepening the Understanding of What Microgrids Can Offer: PowerSecure's Todd Jackson at MGK 2024

    May 21, 2024
    Using microgrids as an alternative means to ensure operational uptime is a significant selling point, as PowerSecure’s Todd Jackson pointed out at Microgrid Knowledge Conference...
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    Resiliency Now: Concord Engineering CEO Mike Fischette Highlights Decentralized Power at MGK 2024

    May 17, 2024
    Understanding microgrids and their benefits is only part of the equation, Fischette pointed out. Organizations must also develop critical skillsets to ensure that microgrids are...

    Great Quotations in Charm City: Notable Quotables from Microgrid Knowledge 2024 Conference in Baltimore

    May 7, 2024
    So we thought we would display a few of the most quoted quotes from Microgrid Knowledge 2024. For those who came we were thrilled to have you there. For those who couldn’t, we...
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    "Don't Deform to Conform": Final Insights from Microgrid Knowledge Conference in Baltimore

    May 2, 2024
    During the recent Microgrid Knowledge (MGK) Conference, experts from across the distributed energy spectrum pinpointed the need to be adaptable, valuable and indispensable. Respect...

    Elevating Lives Through Electricity: The 2024 Microgrid Knowledge Greater Good Award Winners

    April 24, 2024
    Electricity is more than a science lesson or a tool of comfort; this flow of electrons serve as a hand up to a better world for many, putting into action a “greater good” that...
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    All Eyes on the Microgrid as Catalyst of The Evolving Energy Transformation: MGK Conference Day One in Baltimore

    April 23, 2024
    Utilities were anticipating flat load growth only a few years ago, but the unstoppable momentum of AI, data center expansion and electrification blew those forecasts apart. The...

    Propane Is a Sustainable Choice for Growing Microgrid Need

    Construction professionals rely on propane’s lower emissions and enhanced resiliency

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    QuickChat: Harnessing the Power of Advanced Microgrid Solutions

    March 4, 2024
    Join Rod Walton and Robert Autengruber, Senior Product Manager for INNIO Group’s Jenbacher product line, as they discuss the power of microgrids.

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    DERMS: Yes or No for Your Utility?

    Jan. 28, 2022
    This white paper outlines the case for DERMS as the next step utilities should consider on their path towards renewables and resilience.