Generation/Fuels

Here you will find videos on microgrid generation and different types of fuel and generators for distributed energy

Fertile Ground for Microgrids: EIA Report Shows Commercial Sector Electricity Demand Surging in States Attracting Data Centers

July 18, 2024
The growth rate is fastest in states leading in data center infrastructure, such as Virginia. That state's commercial sector electricity demand rose nearly 15,000 kWh in 2023 ...

Propane Is a Sustainable Choice for Growing Microgrid Need

July 2, 2024
Construction professionals rely on propane’s lower emissions and enhanced resiliency
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Bloom Energy Bringing Fuel Cell Power to CoreWeave Data Center Project in Illinois

July 17, 2024
All those new gigawatts will require primary and backup power, including microgrids. The CoreWeave strategic partnership with Bloom Energy will utilize the latter’s proprietary...
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Microgrids On-Grid, Off-Grid, Big and Small for EV Charging

July 15, 2024
EV enthusiasts often face interconnection challenges, but microgrids are proving to be a viable solution for many.
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Xendee, Mainspring Energy partnering on Microgrid Project Development

July 15, 2024
The collaboration will utilize Xendee’s work with customers to optimize project development and economics. It also incorporates Mainspring’s linear generators into the mix of ...
Horizon Power

First Renewable Hydrogen Microgrid Launched in Western Australia

July 10, 2024
On Monday, the Western Australian government and Horizon Power released a report outlining their learnings to date, with acting Energy Minister Tony Buti declaring the report ...
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Defense Department Office Elevates Microgrid Developer Enchanted Rock's Gen-sets as "Awardable" for Digital & AI Marketplace

July 1, 2024
Military microgrids are a growing sub-sector in project development. In the past year, the U.S. Army, New York Air National Guard, Air Force, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and ...

Unlocking the Energy Transition with Solar Added to Microgrids in 8 Remote Alaska Communities

July 1, 2024
Each of the communities of Anvik, Grayling, Holy Cross, Huslia, Kaltag, Minto, Nulato and Shageluk now has its own existing microgrid consisting of a centralized diesel-powered...
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Natura, Abilene Christian Closer to NRC Approvals to Build 1-MW Demonstration Reactor at Campus Lab

June 27, 2024
Small modular (SMR) and advanced next-gen nuclear energy is viewed by many as a solution for the twin challenges of decarbonization and exponential load growth. Many tech firms...