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Minigrids Bring Power to the People Wherever They Are – Even if it’s in the Crater of a Volcano

July 24, 2024
A new solar minigrid has electrified the 800-strong community of Chã das Caldeiras, located in an active volcano.

Propane Is a Sustainable Choice for Growing Microgrid Need

July 2, 2024
Construction professionals rely on propane’s lower emissions and enhanced resiliency
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Europa Lag: Why Microgrid Adoption is Slower Across the Pond

June 25, 2024
U.S. microgrid installed capacity has sailed past 10 GW and hundreds of projects, but Europe is not moving forward nearly as fast despite its growing adoption of renewable and...
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Remote Villages in Suriname Forest Get 24-Hour Power with New Microgrid

June 13, 2024
Twelve remote villages in the Suriname forest now have access to uninterrupted power thanks to a new microgrid. When complete, the Suriname Village Microgrid Photovoltaic Project...
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First Nations Community-Owned Microgrid Launched in Australia

June 12, 2024
The residents of the Marlinja outstation say their grid-connected solar microgrid is the first in Australia to be owned by a First Nations community.

Elevating Lives Through Electricity: The 2024 Microgrid Knowledge Greater Good Award Winners

April 24, 2024
Electricity is more than a science lesson or a tool of comfort; this flow of electrons serve as a hand up to a better world for many, putting into action a “greater good” that...
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United Nations Development Program Advances Zimbabwe Minigrid Initiative

March 22, 2024
Five potential minigrid sites have been identified as part of the United Nations Development Program’s $1.5 million Energy Offer Project.
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RePower Initiative Brings Microgrids to Off-Grid Communities in Africa

Feb. 29, 2024
The European Union funded program aims to bring renewable electricity to 20,000 off-grid customers in Madagascar, Niger, Senegal and Ghana by 2027.
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Nepal Seeks Consultants for Power System Expansion, Minigrid Development

Feb. 23, 2024
The Nepal Electricity Authority is looking for consultants to aid in the expansion of the country’s electric grid, including the development of hybrid minigrids to power remote...