After completing their flagship ‘FractalGrid’ at Camp Pendleton, CleanSpark CEO Michael Firenze told Microgrid Media that 2016 would serve as the tipping point for the transition to clean, distributed energy. If you thought he was only referring to commercial and military projects, you’d be wrong. On January 12th, the company announced a partnership with Global Impact, a non-profit that has generated more than $1.7 billion since 1956. Global Impact …

  Why Microgrids Are Catching On In Africa This article was written by D.A. Barber for AFKInsider. It is being reposted with permission. With Africa’s push for rural electrification, microgrids — especially those that use renewable energy rather than expensive, polluting diesel generators – are fast becoming a cost-effective way to extend electrical service. In those countries where extending the grid …

Renova Power Networks and CleanSpark on January 5 announced a partnership to hasten development and deployment of renewable energy microgrids worldwide. Denver-based Renova has created a new dedicated subsidiary, Renova Energy Management, to work jointly with CleanSpark to develop ¨best in class¨ renewable energy microgrids that cost-effectively reduce carbon emissions while at the same time enhancing energy security and independence, …

MEETING THE DOD’S 20% RENEWABLES GOAL & SECURING THE NATION’S CRITICAL CYBER & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURES Register The Department of Defense (DoD) is making great strides towards its goals of meeting at least 20% of energy demand with renewable energy resources by 2020. But between the Army MATOC program, DLA and Navy acquisitions, over $7B in investments is needed in the …

You may not be surprised that we are bullish on microgrids, but we are unaware of an argument against significant microgrid growth in the coming years. By definition, microgrids are small and versatile, allowing them to quickly take advantage of changing technology and market forces.  Even some electric utilities are on board. 2016 will see microgrids deployed everywhere from Rwanda to …

Most existing microgrids are inefficient, poorly optimized, and overwhelmingly diesel-powered.  The newly formed Microgrid System Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico is hoping to change that. It will be a “fully-integrated innovation center for decentralized energy systems,” focusing on microgrid innovation, education, and component certification.  The laboratory boasts an impressive array of partners, drawing from premier research institutions, utilities, and microgrid industry leaders. …

This 2-day event examines the latest technology advances and business models for increasing the penetration of renewable energy while optimizing the business model for stakeholders across the energy ecosystem.  Co-organized by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and the Smart Grid Observer, the program will help attendees meet growing requirements for renewable energy penetration, connect with top financial professionals …

From ARUP’s 5 Minute Guide to Microgrids Monetized: Conversion loss savings Lower carbon cost Reduced peak power costs Reduced capacity charges Increased CHP balance Network capex avoidance Lower network redundancy Energy price arbitrage Optimised own supply use Negawatt market Operational reserve market Reduced fossil fuel use Auxiliary market services Choose lowest cost energy Power factor services Non-Monetized: Consistent secure power …

    The post Massachusetts Microgrid Report appeared first on Microgrid Media. Source: Microgrid Media

    The post Regulatory and Business Models for Community Microgrids – Microgrid Institute appeared first on Microgrid Media. Source: Microgrid Media