| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge | | |
| | | By Lisa Cohn Microgrids and distributed energy resources can reduce the need for transmission lines and transmission-scale generation, which lowers costs. A new coalition wants to deploy more of them. |
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| | | | | | As data center energy consumption surges due to AI and cloud growth, onsite power generation emerges as a key strategy, but location, permitting, and fuel source constraints complicate implementation. Operators must evaluate costs, infrastructure needs, and expertise to ensure reliable, cost-effective power supply amidst increasing demand. |
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| | | | | | Emerging geothermal technologies, including closed-loop systems, can be scaled to meet demand peaks, with minimal environmental impact, and are poised to play a key role in expanding clean energy infrastructure across communities. |
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| | | | | | 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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| | | | 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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| | | | Solar panels in general have become larger and flimsier, which means they’re more vulnerable to damage during intense storms. |
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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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| | 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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