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San Francisco prepares for the “big one” with microgrids
So the City of San Francisco is not taking any chances—they’re preparing for the (next) big earthquake with microgrids.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Oct 14, 2015

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Australia’s energy future could be network of renewable micro-grids
micro-grids are an obvious solution to Australia’s soaring electricity costs, where the network has to cover huge areas, at the cost of massive cross-subsidies that support it. They will be used to take whole towns off grid, but most will be linked so that they can trade.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 13, 2015

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ABB says microgrids with 50 per cent solar do not need storage
ABB has raised the upper limit for microgrid renewable-energy penetration without storage.
Jason Deign

Oct 1, 2015

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Renewable energy microgrids are the future
There is a big shift happening for homes, and whole communities, to look after their own energy needs. Microgrids are the future, but what matters most is how network companies respond.
Tosh Szatow

Sep 30, 2015

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Commentary

Schwarzenegger invests in battery storage, micro-grid startup
Former California governor and “Terminator” actor Arnold Schwarzenegger among investors in battery storage company Advanced Microgrid Solutions.
Stephen Lacey

Jul 15, 2015

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Microgrids set to bring affordable power to remote locations worldwide
With over 1.3 billion people still without electricity and many more lacking access to reliable power, expanding access to energy remains crucial.
Ryan Gilchrist

Dec 3, 2014

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Can decentralised energy make America’s power grid blackout-proof?
Decentralizing the grid through distributed energy resources could be the best way to improving the grid’s reliability and resilience.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Jul 31, 2014

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Here’s what utilities really think about microgrids
If utilities can fully or partially own microgrids, they might be more interested in seeing the market succeed.
Stephen Lacey

Jul 24, 2014

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The emerging power of microgrids
After more than a century with little change, electricity infrastructure is being remade.
Justin Gerdes

Jul 7, 2014

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Off-grid, clean energy access market valued at $12bn
Fastest, cheapest, and most effective means of ending energy poverty is CES4all – and it’s going to create a $12 billion annual industry by 2030.
Vrinda Manglik

Jul 1, 2014

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Solar power could help grid security considerably
Terrorists could black out US electric grids for a year or more. Another good reason to go solar to improve energy security.
Zachary Shahan

Mar 24, 2014

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A high-renewables tomorrow, today: El Hierro, Canary Islands
The smallest of Spain’s Canary Islands is embracing its rich renewable resources, most notably through an innovative hybrid hydro-wind system.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Feb 18, 2014

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