Remote Microgrids

Videos on remote and island microgrid solutions

A Plan to Create an Energy Infrastructure in Rwanda Focused on Small Nuclear-Based Microgrids

Sept. 4, 2024

Nano Nuclear is working with the Rwandan government to deploy nuclear energy in the form of microreactors and small modular reactors in areas without electricity access. But will...

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Propane Is a Sustainable Choice for Growing Microgrid Need

July 2, 2024

Construction professionals rely on propane’s lower emissions and enhanced resiliency

For 3 Outage-Prone Tribes, 3 Nested Microgrids Spanning 26 Miles

Aug. 12, 2024

Nested microgrids – which can operate together or separately – are relatively rare but may be the future of the grid. Three outage-plagued tribes plus Blue Lake Rancheria, the...

How a Microgrid Battery Weighing as Much as 3 Elephants Stopped Factory's Baked Goods From Burning in Costa Rica

July 30, 2024

Working with Greenenergy, the global bakery firm installed solar PV with a total peak capacity of 162 KW at three sales centers, a distribution center and on the roof of the processing...

Minigrid Projects to Significantly Expand Access to Electricity in Two African Nations

July 12, 2024

New minigrid projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia will accelerate access to clean, reliable electricity for rural populations.

First Renewable Hydrogen Microgrid Launched in Western Australia

July 10, 2024

On Monday, the Western Australian government and Horizon Power released a report outlining their learnings to date, with acting Energy Minister Tony Buti declaring the report ...

Unlocking the Energy Transition with Solar Added to Microgrids in 8 Remote Alaska Communities

July 1, 2024

Each of the communities of Anvik, Grayling, Holy Cross, Huslia, Kaltag, Minto, Nulato and Shageluk now has its own existing microgrid consisting of a centralized diesel-powered...

Uganda Integrated Energy Minigrid Project Wins Prestigious Award

June 28, 2024

The Twaake integrated energy minigrid was recognized at this week’s Reuters Global Energy Transition 2024 Awards for its work in delivering economical, clean energy to the community...

Microgrid Successfully Demonstrated for Canadian Armed Forces Camps

June 26, 2024

The microgrid project was part of Canada’s Defense Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program’s Pop Up City contest, in which innovators were asked to develop more efficient, green...