We see homes, businesses, and other private and public buildings depend on electric energy everywhere we look in our communities. By 2040, we can expect a 58% rise in global energy demand. As far as solutions go to address the… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘microgrids’
How Microgrids Will Influence the Future of Electric Power
The world continues to digitize all aspects of residential, commercial, and industrial life. What keeps critical and non-critical facilities alike running is electricity. Sure, electric power is nothing new. But, as cities, communities, and organizations rapidly embrace microgrids into their… Read More
Roadblocks to Sustainable Building Energy
Despite the long way renewable energy technology and sustainable building energy has come, there are still several roadblocks slowing its adoption in the commercial construction field. Companies and other major decision-makers either recognize problems that still exist or hold misconceptions… Read More
Microgrids and Their Future in Smart Cities
As smart cities continue to capture the interest of many, several discussions are going on about how to supply energy efficiently and cost-effectively. Supporting city-wide infrastructure integrated with technology requires a reliable source of energy. Microgrids could be that solution!… Read More
Hospital Microgrids That Are Affordable To Implement and Operate
Hospital administrators know about the benefits of hospital microgrids, but they may question how they will be able to afford the upgrade to microgrid technology. Navigant Research found that there is an increasing demand for innovative DER financing options, and… Read More
How Microgrids Help Electricity Companies Meet Customer Needs
Microgrids are highly localized distribution systems that connect distributed energy resources, or DERs, with multiple loads. The systems can operate independently from a bigger utility grid for extended periods of time without any service interruption. Microgrids are a great solution… Read More