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SDG&E and Sumitomo Electric Complete Zero-Emissions Microgrid Pilot Project

Feb. 3, 2022
Project successfully powered utility customers solely with energy stored in a flow battery.
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More Communities Now Eligible to Pursue Microgrids in PG&E Territory

Dec. 1, 2021
California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E’s proposal to expand eligibility requirements for community-proposed microgrids.
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Today’s Microgrid Market is Ready for Utilities to Take the Lead

June 2, 2023
Utilities can and should take the lead in the march toward a new energy model focused on balancing decarbonization, resiliency, cost to serve, and equity stakeholder goals.
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Chattanooga Celebrates Completion of 'Power to Protect' Microgrid for Enhanced Emergency Power Resiliency

May 31, 2023
New microgrid at police and fire department headquarters ensures 24/7 power and community safety.
Evan Gray stands in the hydrogen storage facility of the Sir Samuel Griffith Centre on the Griffith University’s Nathan campus in Brisbane, Australia.Photo by Amanda Byrd.
Evan Gray stands in the hydrogen storage facility of the Sir Samuel Griffith Centre on the Griffith University’s Nathan campus in Brisbane, Australia.
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Australia And Alaska as Microgrid Leaders, Part II

May 24, 2023
Australia is far out in the lead regarding the future of hydrogen technologies. But Alaska could be positioned to lead the U.S. on hydrogen development.
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Electrification

Duke Energy Plans Microgrid-Integrated Fleet Electrification Center in North Carolina

Feb. 23, 2023
The center will be powered by 100% carbon-free resources through the microgrid located at Mount Holly, or it can be connected to the Duke Energy grid, charging from the bulk electric...
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U.S. Microgrid Market Capacity Reaches 10 GW in 2022

Feb. 9, 2023
The U.S. microgrid market has seen a 47% increase in solar and storage capacity in 2022 compared to 2017 levels.
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Distributed Energy Resources

Solar Plus Storage Microgrid now Operating in Hot Springs, NC

Feb. 2, 2023
Duke Energy says the facility will be able to power the small town during outages as well as provide stabilizing services to the power grid.
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Distributed Energy Resources

SDG&E Adds Energy Storage to Substation, Boosting Grid Resilience

Dec. 22, 2022
The project will provide backup power to critical community facilities during emergencies, according to SDG&E.