Tag: microgrids
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The Pitch: Emera Technologies CEO on why BlockEnergy is perfect for local utilities
Developed by Emera Technologies LLC, a subsidiary of Emera Inc., the BlockEnergy Smart Platform is the world’s first utility-focused, front-of-the-meter, distributed renewable energy platform for new communities of all sizes. The first, truly plug-and-play energy system, BlockEnergy is comprised of a simple kit of parts, able to be installed byRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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2019 saw a record number of microgrids installed in the United States
Five hundred and forty-six microgrids were installed in the United States during 2019, more than any previous year, according to new research from Wood Mackenzie. Three organizations – PowerSecure, Enchanted Rock and The American Red Cross – installed a combined 67% of these projects. While 2019 saw a record numberRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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What really makes a microgrid, a microgrid?
Though there are many specific definitions of a microgrid, at its core a microgrid means the ability of a distributed energy resource, typically solar PV and battery energy storage, to both interact with the utility grid and stand alone with no utility. From a technical perspective, what are the key elementsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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What really makes a microgrid, a microgrid?
Though there are many specific definitions of a microgrid, at its core a microgrid means the ability of a distributed energy resource, typically solar PV and battery energy storage, to both interact with the utility grid and stand alone with no utility. From a technical perspective, what are the key elementsRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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EnTech Solutions promotes Xcape microgrid system for commercial sector
Xcape is the newest microgrid technology created by EnTech Solutions, a company committed to providing a sustainable energy future for its customers. The Xcape microgrid is a resilient energy and battery storage solution which can provide a seamless back-up power supply to avoid disruptions in power. These scalable units are agileRead More — Solar Builder magazine