Campus Microgrids

This section includes white papers on Campus Microgrids

Sun-Charged Golf Carts, Electric Tractors Demonstrate Mobile Microgrids for Land Managers

Dec. 4, 2023

Beginning with the use of solar- and microgrid-powered golf carts and electric tractors, Warren Wilson College’s Center for Working Lands – with some funds from the band Pearl...

The Microgrid Perspective

Designing Microgrids: Evaluating Parameters for Reliable, Cost-Effective and Optimized Power Solutions

Dec. 7, 2023

Shawn Dalke electrical engineer at Mesa Solutions discusses load profiles and power sources for microgrids.

New AC/DC Hybrid Microgrid to be Built in Singapore

Nov. 21, 2023

The microgrid, which will integrate a variety of on-site and remote renewable energy resources, will be built at the National University of Singapore.

MGK Editor's Take: Reactive Compromises on the Road to Net Zero Horizons

Sept. 26, 2023

Promoting nuclear may be a hard sell, even though more than 90 U.S. reactors are currently in operation and delivering more than half of the nation’s carbon-free generated electricity...

Illinois Schools Receive DOE Grant to Build Microgrids

July 7, 2023

Grant funds will be used to install a microgrid in each of 20 school districts.

How Campus Microgrids Balance Competing Objectives

April 12, 2023

More than just a means to reduce carbon, a microgrid also provides resiliency in an era that’s seeing more frequent grid outages.

Canada’s Humber College Partners with Siemens on SMART Lab

April 5, 2023

The Sustainable Microgrid and Renewable Technology (SMART) lab will provide training as well as research and innovation opportunities around microgrids and sustainable technology...

Top 5 Ways to Demonstrate Your Commitment to Sustainability

Feb. 1, 2023

Learn how to reduce carbon emissions, energy costs and energy usage for your campus in ways that address the climate concerns of students, faculty and the community.

The Cal Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California. Source: Captain Beard Visuals / Shutterstock.com

Cal State Campus Receives Federal Funds for a Solar Microgrid

Jan. 18, 2023

Federal spending bill includes $1 million earmark for Cal Maritime microgrid