| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge | | |
| | | By Rod Walton, Microgrid Knowledge Managing Editor This 1,500-word feature seeks expert insight on the evolving role of microgrids in the energy industry, highlighting their historical roots, technological advancements, and the importance of adaptability in uncertain political and economic climates. |
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| | | | | | Loma Linda University Health’s new microgrid includes 3,622 solar panels and a 1-MW battery. It is expected to meet 87% of the electricity demand of the Faculty Medical Clinics outpatient facility. |
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| | | | | | As car dealerships add electric vehicle charging, solar microgrids can help cut utility bills by up to 90%. Charging infrastructure developers can take advantage of the energy storage Investment Tax Credit plus state incentives. |
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| | | | | | The 131-unit complex in Petaluma, California will leverage a 1-MW solar array, 4.3 MWh battery and bidirectional EV chargers to power the affordable multifamily housing project. |
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| | | | Solar panels in general have become larger and flimsier, which means they’re more vulnerable to damage during intense storms. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Widespread electrification, rising energy costs, and more frequent extreme weather events are compounding to create challenges for the country’s traditional electrical grid. And, with our aging unidirectional model under strain, there is an increasing need to rethink how power is generated and... |
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| | | | The ongoing collaboration between RIU Hotels and Capstone includes multiple microturbine projects worldwide, emphasizing renewable energy use, cost reduction, and environmental responsibility in the hospitality industry. |
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| | | | Representatives from Intel, Google and Amazon described their need for resilience and clean energy at a data center and energy conference held in July. Microgrid proponents described microgrids as an important solution to both challenges. |
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| | The solar and storage microgrid can deliver up to 2 MWh of electricity per day and will fully power the Costco tire center in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Eaton’s microgrid projects cut energy use, lower costs, and boost resilience—supporting a net-zero journey. This paper shows how clean energy investments deliver strong ROI, sustainability, and reliability across global operations. |
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