| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge | | |
| | | By Kathy Hitchens The Commonwealth’s first virtual power plant is coming soon, thanks to new legislation signed by Gov. Youngkin earlier this month. The 450-MW pilot won’t solve the state’s looming power problems, but experts say it’s a step in the right direction. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | From energy advancements to proactive plans focused on reliable delivery, the DCF Trends Summit brings together key players driving the future of energy for data centers. Tap into perspectives from utilities, developers, and decision-makers planning for long-term growth. |
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| | | | | | An analysis of IRA funding for microgrids, done by project developer and operations firm PowerSecure several years ago, estimated that the tax credits could help cut microgrid upfront costs by 10 to 50%. The Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for microgrid controllers was expanded by 30% under the IRA. |
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| | | | | | In this video, Jason Kaplan, vice president and general manager for CoolSys Energy Solutions, discusses the importance of energy resiliency for mission critical facilities. |
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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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| | | | In this video from the recent Microgrid Knowledge Conference in Dallas, Jana Gerber, president, North America microgrids for Schneider Electric, discusses Schneider’s recent microgrid projects and share what’s next for the company. |
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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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| | | | Karina Hershberg, associate principal at PAE Consulting Engineers, tried twice to design DC microgrids for commercial clients–and says numerous challenges stood in the way. Others say it’s possible to yield benefits with DC microgrids, but only under certain scenarios. |
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| | | | The deal announced this weekend includes 18 natural gas-fired power plants owned by LS Power across nine states. In addition, CPower manages about 6 GW in DER assets. |
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| | | | The lab will connect the Casa Pueblo, Plaza de la Independencia Energética and Adjuntas Pueblo Solar microgrids together to help power research initiatives in addition to continuing their ongoing work as critical energy connection for homes, businesses and public facilities in Adjuntas. |
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| | In the first commercial deployment of the Quino Energy water-based flow battery–at the High Desert Regional Health Center in Lancaster, Calif.–its electrolyte will reportedly cost only 25% of what a vanadium flow battery electrolyte does. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have emerged as a pivotal technology in energy transition, offering a more flexible and resilient solution for both grid-tied and off-grid operations. Find out about the crucial role BESS in this transition. |
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