Microgrids

Resilient Power Solutions for Critical Infrastructure: Leveraging Natural Gas Generators

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The world is rapidly changing, and maintaining a reliable power supply is paramount, especially for critical infrastructure systems such as hospitals, data centers, and emergency services. Disruptions to the electrical grid can have catastrophic consequences, making it imperative to invest in resilient power solutions. One technology that has proven its worth in ensuring uninterrupted power …

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Microgrid Fuels: Simple Concept, Complex Reality

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Microgrids can be powered by a variety of fuel sources. The challenge lies in selecting a fuel that can supply the project with clean, cost-effective, and reliable power. To address this challenge, it is essential to understand the type, quantity, regulations, and requirements of the available fuels. Once this information is gathered, the potential for …

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A Balancing Act: Navigating the Potential Overwhelming Effects of Renewable Energy on the Grid

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Renewable energy has emerged as a somewhat promising alternative to fossil fuels, offering a cleaner and more sustainable future. However, as the adoption of renewable energy sources continues to surge, concerns are arising about the potential strain it may impose on the electrical grid. This piece explores the challenges posed by renewable energy and how …

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Microgrids Made Easy: Three Things You Should Know About Microgrids That Even Your 4th Grader Can Understand

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The concept of microgrids has been around for a while. However, it’s only recently gained popularity as more and more communities look for ways to generate their own electricity and reduce their dependence on the utility grid. But what exactly is a microgrid, and how does it work? Below, we will break down the basics …

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Optimizing Microgrid Performance Through Effective Data Integration

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Microgrids are an increasingly popular form of energy system, offering benefits such as improved energy resilience and reduced energy costs. However, as technology becomes more complex, effective data management becomes critical for optimizing system performance and achieving these benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of data integration for optimizing microgrid performance and the …

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Microgrid Controllers: Functions and Benefits

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As interest in power reliability and renewable energy management continues to grow, the subject of “microgrids” continues to gain consideration. It’s also important to understand how microgrid controllers play a role in this space. Microgrids are decentralized power systems that consist of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and …

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Overcoming Microgrid Selection Barriers: Three Roadblocks to Consider

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Microgrids have proved to be a reliable and sustainable way to provide energy to communities, businesses, and institutions in recent years, However the process of selecting the appropriate microgrid solution for a given location can be complex and challenging. Three significant roadblocks typically arise when decisions are made about whether to build (and pay for) …

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Microgrid Controls: Communicating in Real-Time

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With the ever-evolving technological backdrop to society, people want instant feedback and access to information. We can monitor our front porch video feed from our cell phone while we are on a beach vacation, we can preheat the oven at our house before we leave the office, and we can start our cars in the …

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Three Problems Microgrids Can Solve

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Utilities face a variety of challenges in today’s business and technical environment. While customers want lower prices, they also want greater reliability in general, and greater resilience at their specific location. A utility leader recently characterized the customer side of the equation, saying “It used to be that customers could occasionally cope with going 48 …

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