Microgrid Financing

This section includes white papers on Microgrid Financing

Mauritania Minigrid Project Gets $15.8 Million Investment

Nov. 21, 2023

The African Development Bank grant funds will be used to build seven minigrids and bolster economic development in rural parts of the country.

The Microgrid Perspective

Types of Microgrids

Dec. 4, 2023

No two microgrids are the same. Check out two types of microgrids with these real-life case studies.

Making the Best Business Case for DERs and Microgrids: Nov. 9 Webinar with CPower

Oct. 30, 2023

Join the energy management experts at CPower Energy next week as they highlight value streams and market details which strengthen project development of DERs and microgrids by...

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Roundup: New Microgrid Projects Receive Millions in Federal GRIP Funding

Oct. 30, 2023

Minneapolis, Detroit, Chattanooga and New Orleans are among the cities that will soon benefit from microgrids.

Nearly 75% of Nigeria's rural population lacks access to grid power. (Source: Kelsey M Weber / Shutterstock.com)

New Agreement Promises to Accelerate Rural Minigrid Development in Nigeria

Oct. 20, 2023

One of the least electrified countries in the world, Nigeria has over 100 minigrids in operation, but there’s still a long way to go.

CEI Africa Awards $3.1 Million Grant to DRC Green Minigrid Developer

Oct. 13, 2023

The funds will be used to create what could be the largest solar minigrid in sub-Saharan Africa.

Solar in New Orleans deployed under the 'Get Lit, Stay Lit' program.

Under ‘Get Lit, Stay Lit’ Program, New Orleans Microgrid Provides Resilience to Help Feed the Houseless

Sept. 11, 2023

A microgrid in New Orleans has been deployed to help a nonprofit agency feed the houseless during power outages. But another resilience project that aims to benefit seniors in...

Photo showing 2021 Resiliency Microgrid project in Nimlajacoc, Guatemala. Image credit New Sun Road.

U.S. Trade Agency Helps New Sun Road Project Empowering Women, Installing Solar-Powered Microgrids in Guatemala

Aug. 31, 2023

The DCCs will be powered by solar panels coupled with battery storage and microgrid control systems. New Sun Road will train women to manage the facilities and educate their local...

Solar panels on the background of the image of the flag of Australian Aboriginal flag. Source: Millenius / Shutterstock.com

Australian Government Investing $75 Million in First Nations Microgrid Projects

Aug. 30, 2023

Eligible projects will help remove barriers to microgrid deployment and reduce or eliminate the use of diesel-powered generators.