| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge | | |
| | | By Elisa Wood How is a microgrid defined? A few different definitions exist. Here we set out to explain what we mean by ‘microgrid’ at Microgrid Knowledge. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | The Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2026 is seeking dynamic speakers to share insights, real-world experiences, and innovative solutions that are driving the future of microgrids. Submit your proposal today to connect with industry leaders and shape the conversation around energy resilience and sustainability. |
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| | | | | | The 12-MW natural gas-powered microgrid, which was built by the Army Corps of Engineers, should be fully operational by the end of the year. |
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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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| | | | | | The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” isn’t the only factor impeding microgrid deployment. Project delays and cancellations–prompted by transmission, interconnection, permitting and supply-chain challenges–mean that microgrids aren’t being built as quickly as the market requires, industry members say. |
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| | | | The U.S. faces a significant electrification challenge that requires collaboration across multiple sectors. Over 20 companies, including Schneider Electric and Microsoft, have launched the Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure Initiative to deploy microgrids and distributed energy resources, providing $7.5 billion in financing to enhance grid resilience... |
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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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| | | | Some companies are developing next-generation technologies that are still eligible for the federal investment tax credit and can be used in microgrids to help meet high demand. Many are also utilizing components that are sourced in the U.S. to avoid the Foreign Entity of Concern provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill Act. |
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| | | | Leaders from Xendee, Eaton and ChargePoint detail how collaboration at the edge is revolutionizing electrical infrastructure and distribution. |
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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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| | Key Takeaways from Microgrid Knowledge Conference 2025: Demand-Side Strategies, Celebrations, and Challenges |
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