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Baton Rouge General's Bluebonnet Campus now features a full-facility microgrid (Source: Entergy Louisiana)
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Power the hydrogen fuel cells' future with advanced programmable power systems. From green hydrogen production and fuel cell EV testing to real-world energy simulations—see how...
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Domaine Carneros blends centuries-old winemaking with modern microgrid tech to ensure uninterrupted operations, cut energy costs, and meet sustainability goals—even during California...
Sept. 4, 2025
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Eaton’s microgrid projects cut energy use, lower costs, and boost resilience—supporting a net-zero journey. This paper shows how clean energy investments deliver strong ROI, sustainabil...
Aug. 20, 2025
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Discover how a modular microgrid solution is transforming energy resilience for commercial and institutional buildings. Powered by advanced battery storage, and delivering sustainabilit...
Aug. 12, 2025

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Data centers and utilities can meet rising energy demand by building facilities near energy sources such as microgrids. It’s also more cost-effective to deploy microgrids using...
Oct. 27, 2025
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Solar + storage microgrids are transforming EV fleet charging by reducing costs, enhancing resilience, and supporting sustainable growth through strategic planning and collaboration...
Oct. 7, 2025
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Leaders from Xendee, Eaton and ChargePoint detail how collaboration at the edge is revolutionizing electrical infrastructure and distribution.
Sept. 16, 2025
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This 1,500-word feature seeks expert insight on the evolving role of microgrids in the energy industry, highlighting their historical roots, technological advancements, and the...
Aug. 28, 2025

Videos

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In this video, experts discuss Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) trends, challenges, and innovations.
June 13, 2025
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In this QuickChat video, Seán Adam, vice president for market strategy and innovation for AFL, explains why utilities and microgrid developers need a strong communications infrastructur...
June 3, 2025
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In this QuickChat video, Jason Petermeier, chief operating officer of ELM MicroGrid and ELM Solar, explains how distributed energy resources are impacting the grid of today and...
July 17, 2024
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In this QuickChat video, Jim Bunsey of the Propane Energy Resource Council explains how propane is powering the decarbonization of ports, vehicle fleets and beyond.
June 21, 2024

Projects

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The solar and energy storage microgrid has transformed a popular community center into a resiliency hub for the island’s 6,000 residents.
Nov. 7, 2025
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Meritus Health’s renewable energy and combined heat and power microgrid will power the hospital during grid outages and is expected to avoid 2,000 metric tons of greenhouse gas...
Nov. 5, 2025
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NL's Microgrid in a Box includes 320 kilowatt-hours of battery storage, and can tie seamlessly into a modern electrical grid and coordinate the distribution of electricity for a small village, military base or other critical infrastructure building.
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The piece emphasizes the strategic importance of integrating mobile microgrids at both tactical and installation levels, fostering a resilient energy ecosystem that supports distributed...
Nov. 4, 2025
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The U.S. Army is collaborating with AirJoule Technologies to develop a more resilient supply of drinkable water for military personnel.
Oct. 30, 2025

Technologies

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As EV inventories rises, car dealerships are leveraging smart energy systems to future-proof operations, enhance the customer experience and meet sustainability goals. Samantha...
Oct. 30, 2025
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ELM Microgrid announced that the battery units for the solar-plus-storage microgrid have been delivered and installation is underway in Washington state.
Oct. 28, 2025
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The 2.3-GW order from VoltaGrid is made up of 92 power racks generating 25 MW each to provide prime and backup power. Among VoltaGrid's customers include cloud-based computing...
Oct. 24, 2025
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The solar and energy storage microgrid will improve energy security for the installation and improve the resilience of the base’s potable water and firefighting capabilities.
Oct. 22, 2025

Generation/Fuels

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Some companies are developing next-generation technologies that are still eligible for the federal investment tax credit and can be used in microgrids to help meet high demand...
Sept. 22, 2025
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The ongoing collaboration between RIU Hotels and Capstone includes multiple microturbine projects worldwide, emphasizing renewable energy use, cost reduction, and environmental...
Aug. 21, 2025
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HNO says its first two HyGrid microgrids will deliver 4 MW of off-grid energy on the relatively small footprint of one-fifth acre each. The company did not detail an end-use customer...
July 24, 2025
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Under President Trump’s new domestic policy law, solar, wind and electric vehicles take a big hit, losing the investment tax credit. But fuel cells, which gained the credit, are...
July 17, 2025

Policy

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The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” isn’t the only factor impeding microgrid deployment. Project delays and cancellations–prompted by transmission, interconnection, permitting and...
Sept. 15, 2025
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With $1.8 billion in new state funding, Texas has opened up opportunities for microgrid providers that can serve small critical facilities.
June 16, 2025
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While federal funding for microgrids and distributed energy resources (DER) is shrinking, microgrid seekers–especially municipalities and schools– are looking into state and local...
June 3, 2025
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With increasing numbers of outages due to wildfires and storms in Oregon and the Northwest, a coalition of stakeholders helped develop two bills now in the Oregon Legislature ...
May 19, 2025

About Microgrids

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Microgrids, vital for energy management, face increasing cyber threats from malware,
Oct. 17, 2025
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At RE+ 2025, leading microgrid companies like AZZO, Schneider Electric, Eaton, and Xendee announced strategic collaborations focused on developing standardized, AI-powered microgrid...
Sept. 9, 2025
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The 131-unit complex in Petaluma, California will leverage a 1-MW solar array, 4.3 MWh battery and bidirectional EV chargers to power the affordable multifamily housing project...
Aug. 22, 2025
Aerial view of the Domaine Carneros Winery and microgrid project in California. Image credit Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric first announced its Microgrid Flex plan in 2023 centered around the concept that a standardized, modular approach to microgrid development can overcome long...
June 18, 2025