| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge |
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| | | By Rod Walton, Microgrid Knowledge Head of Content La Cooperativa Hidroeléctrica de la Montaña received approval to develop microgrids in Puerto Rico's mountainous Cordillera Central, combining hydroelectric, battery storage and solar power to improve energy reliability and local control. |
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| | | | | | The microgrid at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan will feature a 2-MW solar array and 500-kWh battery energy storage system. It will be the largest airport microgrid on the island. |
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| | | | | | Now in Congress are several bills that aim to accelerate energy project development. They include HR 4776, the SPEED Act (Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development), which changes how federal agencies such as the Department of Energy comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and how courts review agencies’ NEPA rulings... |
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| | | | | | The merger combines SkyFire’s EPC and O&M services with Hakai’s microgrid and off-grid system expertise, creating a comprehensive renewable energy provider serving diverse sectors including community projects and remote systems. |
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| | | | The microgrid will control a new 10-MW natural gas power plant as well as existing natural gas generation assets and the Fort’s approximately 10-MW solar array |
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| | | | Sponsored | | With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, renewable energy developers face stricter eligibility criteria for federal incentives, requiring careful navigation of domestic sourcing rules and foreign entity restrictions to maximize project benefits. |
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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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| | | | 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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| | | | As the electricity sector undergoes unprecedented change, the NEC 2026 emphasizes integrating power control and energy management systems, facilitating better demand assessment and system sizing. New provisions for microgrid interconnection, disconnection, and protection are set to streamline project development and attract investment. |
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| | Microgrids have evolved from simple backup systems to active market participants, leveraging automation, AI, and renewable integration to generate revenue through grid services, demand response, and energy arbitrage, transforming the energy landscape. |
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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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