| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge | | |
| | | By Lisa Cohn Electricity consumption is expected to increase by 50% by 2050, and energy storage, electric vehicles and microgrids are expected to play an important role in meeting that demand. But President Trump’s tariffs on China, along with China’s new rare earth material export restrictions, are expected to ... |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Whether you need primary or backup power, propane generators keep commercial and industrial operations running — regardless of grid access or utility disruptions. Offering on-site energy, propane generators deliver power that’s quiet, reliable, and available whenever and wherever businesses, industries, and facilities need it. |
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| | | | | | Microgrid planning starts in the design phase. Forgetting that can doom a project to fail in a mission critical moment when its power is needed most. |
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| | | | | | The data center boom has sparked both excitement and dread all around the world. Utilities marvel over the future electricity sales but stress now about how they will meet that demand through hugely expensive power plant and transmission system construction. It’s not just a U.S. issue. In Dublin, Ireland, the overwhelming tide of rising data ... |
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| | | | | | The African minigrid market is expanding, driving up electrification rates and spurring job creation. However, a new report from the Africa Minigrid Developers Association found that regulatory bottlenecks, funding issues and supply chain problems are hindering the pace of development and driving up costs. |
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| | | | The latest deal establishes the University of Illinois as a partner in the licensing, siting, public engagement and research operations of the KRONOS MMR (micro modular reactor). |
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| | | | Sponsored | | As we enter 2025, microgrids are driving the evolution of the New Energy Landscape, fueled by advancements in renewable energy and smart technology. I see several transformative trends that will impact efficiency, resilience, grid modernization, and sustainability, underscoring microgrids&... |
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| | | | In the new world of electrification, numerous direct current (DC) devices are being added to the grid, including solar panels, variable speed electric motors and electric vehicle (EV) car chargers. |
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| | | | The Playfields Park chargers are accessible to the public at no charge. The solar microgrid powers two EV charging ports capable of Level 2 rates up to 7.7 kW for one vehicle or 4 kW for two vehicles charging simultaneously. |
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| | | | Recent microgrid demonstration projects in Scotland, Germany, South Africa and southern California aim to prove the potential of green hydrogen microgrids to reliably power homes, communities and even farms. |
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| | Here at Microgrid Knowledge we keep tabs on who is doing what to contribute to the buildup of microgrids everywhere. We offer this growing list of companies involved in development and consultation for microgrid installations. |
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