Grid Optimization

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T&D World Perspective: How Microgrids Help Utility Companies Balance Electricity Supply and Demand

Sept. 3, 2024
A utility perspective from T&D World: Severe weather, electric vehicles, scorching heat, aging infrastructure, and an influx of new data centers and factories are all making power...

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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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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Scoring for the Future with a Common Definition: A Taxonomy for Microgrids

April 20, 2024
Think Microgrid’s Taxonomy Brief 2024 strives to define microgrids and the role they can play in transforming our energy system.

Microgrids to Become the Standard in Decentralized Power Generation, Not the Exception

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.
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Can Increasing Distributed Generation on the Grid Reduce Transmission Needs? It’s Complicated

March 4, 2024
Some might assume that increasing distributed generation on the grid in order to meet clean energy goals can reduce transmission needs. But the need for transmission investments...
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Cuyahoga Rules: Ohio County Approves Work on Microgrid Utility Project Moving Forward

Dec. 6, 2023
Compass will act as the utility operator and will begin pre-construction engineering work in January now that the contract is finalized and approved. Construction on the first...
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Puget Sound Energy Expands Virtual Power Plant Partnership with AutoGrid

Nov. 16, 2023
The VPP program aims to reduce costs, improve energy supply reliability and increase the amount of renewable energy flowing through PSE’s system.
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Accelerating Microgrid Projects

Oct. 9, 2023
Download the eguide to learn how a standardized approach to microgrids can lead to speed and simplicity from start to finish.