Ameresco solar-plus-storage installation increases resiliency on U.S. military base
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst embarks on Phase 2 of a project designed to increase resiliency, security and sustainability.
Sunrise brief: Perovskite solar cell achieves 24% efficiency, retains 87% of output after 100 days
Also on the rise: Flyover footage of a 6.5 MW community solar project in Maine. The PV Magazine states of solar tour stops in North Carolina. And more.
Fully operational residential microgrid will help power exhibits at RE+
One of the features on the show floor at RE+ will be a live demonstration of an operational hybrid, bi-directional microgrid.
Grid-forming inverter to stabilize microgrids
Toshiba has developed a smart synchronous inverter that stabilizes power fluctuations in microgrids. The Japanese company said it has tested the device in combination with PV and battery storage.
Remote Yukon gold mine encampment now powered by solar, batteries
The 27 kW solar array and 121 kWh battery bank were delivered via helicopter to the mine.
Pittsburgh Airport solar microgrid saved $1 million in energy costs
In one year, Pittsburgh Airport’s microgrid saved so much in energy costs that it’s considering doubling the size of the installation.
Enphase Energy expands battery storage deployment in Puerto Rico
IQ microinverters and batteries help residents of Puerto Rico avoid high electricity costs and frequent grid outages.
Floating solar array on Fort Bragg lake is largest in the Southeast
The 1.1 MW floating solar facility is paired with 2 MW battery energy storage system to provide resilience.
Sunrise brief: Sandia turns to solar to power the Moon
Also on the rise: LG new battery storage solution. New Belgium brewing beer with the sun. What you need to know about solar and affordable housing. Is solar worth it–compared to paying the utility? Part II of an American at Intersolar. And more.
Fort Detrick adds energy storage to solar installation in support of Army’s resiliency goals
LS Energy Solutions contracted with Ameresco to supply the 6 MW/h energy storage system at the Army Garrison.
