| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge |
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| | | By Rod Walton, Microgrid Knowledge Managing Editor Call them microgrid projects. Call them energy parks or co-located power generation, but you must call them into reality as quickly as possible, according to the demands of the nation’s digital infrastructure drivers such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Apple and IBM. |
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| | | | | | EPB of Chattanooga and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory will test a new microgrid control system that enables dynamic borders and nesting capabilities. |
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| | | | | | The growth of data centers and AI is sparking mergers and acquisitions in the microgrid and renewables space, according to a new report from Deloitte. Some entities are purchasing microgrids and behind-the-meter assets because they’re building their business and want to operate assets at a larger scale to meet growing demand. |
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| | | | | | The company’s Dragon projects harness tidal streams using autonomous underwater kites, generating electricity for isolated grids and advancing tidal energy technology with small-scale applications and real-world testing. |
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| | | | As utilities offer homeowners batteries for resilience and to lower peak demand, three options have evolved. Under a model being deployed by Base Power and a Texas cooperative, customers pay $695 upfront and $19/month for resilience-as-a-service. |
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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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| | | | Mainspring Energy will supply its linear power generators to the U.S. Air Force for a pilot at Travis Air Force Base, testing multiple fuels including natural gas and hydrogen to evaluate efficiency, emissions, and resilience. |
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| | | | A new paradigm for resilient, AI-ready energy—built on modular, distributed microgrids that thrive where the traditional grid cannot. |
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| | | | The NEC 2026 introduces innovative provisions like Power Control Systems and clearer interconnection rules, enabling engineers to optimize distributed energy projects by avoiding costly infrastructure upgrades and enhancing safety. Early adoption offers a competitive edge through faster, more economical project delivery. |
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| | Microgrids with numerous assets such as solar, storage, combined heat and power, natural gas generators, fuel cells, wind, biogas, absorption chillers and hydrogen electrolyzers can reap bigger benefits than simple solar and storage microgrids, a new survey found. |
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