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    May 13, 2025
    An analysis of IRA funding for microgrids, done by project developer and operations firm PowerSecure several years ago, estimated that the tax credits could help cut microgrid...

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    Feb. 10, 2025
    As we enter 2025, microgrids are driving the evolution of the New Energy Landscape, fueled by advancements in renewable energy and smart technology. I see several transformati...
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    May 1, 2025
    The new microgrid and data center energy law was passed in tandem with House Bill 2002, which is intended to simplify and speed up the project permitting process. The Power Generation...
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    April 21, 2025
    Electricity consumption is expected to increase by 50% by 2050, and energy storage, electric vehicles and microgrids are expected to play an important role in meeting that demand...
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    Feb. 17, 2025
    Microgrid, solar and storage companies are developing strategies for dealing with President Trump’s 10% tariff on Chinese goods, including looking at sourcing products in Southeast...
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    Nov. 12, 2024
    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted 2-1 to scuttle a request by plant owner Talen Energy and PJM to transfer some 480 MW of power to help support a new data center ...
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    Sept. 16, 2024
    In an interview with Microgrid Knowledge, Jigar Shah, director of the DOE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO), describes the resilience, savings and economic development benefits of ...
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    Aug. 15, 2024
    SunPower, a key contributor to numerous microgrid projects, filed a petition seeking Chapter 11 reorganization and bankruptcy protection earlier this month.
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    April 8, 2024
    California’s new “limited generation profile” order is a small step forward, but fails to unleash all the benefits of DERs and microgrids, industry members say.