| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge |
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| | | By Rod Walton, Microgrid Knowledge Head of Content Power generation resource availability is the growing concern for AI and data computing firms which are concerned that the utility grid may not match the anticipated growth of digital infrastructure into the 2030s. |
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| | | | | | When a community needs resilience, it’s important that developers, designers and equipment providers slow down and do their homework–studying local emergency plans, for example. This gives them a context for beginning a conversation with a city, town or tribe, said experts during a community microgrid event organized by Mayfield Renewables. |
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| | | | | | Cummins’ Dinesh Balaji Ramaraj tells MGK Editor Rod Walton why on-site generation supported by microgrid control is key to meeting modern energy demands at critical facilities. |
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| | | | | | Peninsula Clean Energy plans a 100% solar-powered community microgrid to provide resilience to the town of Pescadero that would serve more residents and organizations than any other community microgrid in California, planners say. |
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| | | | Microgrid projects in 2025 highlighted the importance of on-site power for critical infrastructure, with advancements in AI, data centers, and military applications shaping the sector's trajectory despite ongoing debates about decarbonization and energy sources. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Take a closer look at propane — a resilient energy source that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 52 percent compared with grid electricity. |
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| | | | High school senior Juliana Robinson has spent the last two years spearheading a solar and energy storage project at her church. Involved in everything from system design to writing the grant application, Robinson’s work has transformed the Methow Valley United Methodist Church into a resiliency hub that will serve the entire community during grid outages... |
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| | | | Under the Neighborhood Power Plan, solar and battery systems will be installed at approximately 1,500 homes and 250 community institutions across the city over the next three years, forming the backbone of what will be one of the largest community-based virtual power plants (VPP) in the deep south. |
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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 report from the Schneider Electric Innovation Summit in Las Vegas highlights the critical need for flexible, forward-looking energy solutions to support AI's growth, emphasizing collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, and technology innovators to prevent energy shortages and economic upheaval. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Discover how smart EV charging and microgrids can cut costs, reduce peak loads, and boost sustainability. Our latest study across 65 global use cases shows why investing now delivers long-term ROI and grid stability—even as EV adoption accelerates. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | Utilities can’t hit their targets when their GIS and asset data don’t match what’s actually in the field. Join us to learn how accurate, real-time ground truth unlocks better logistics, safer operations, and the AI-powered tools utilities are counting on next. |
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