Generac acquires microgrid controller specialist Ageto
The company previously known for generators and battery backup systems, moves further into the C&I market with the acquisition of Ageto.
Solar-powered bus depot features green hydrogen production
The integrated microgrid will be connected to the utility, but engineered to operate indefinitely in island mode, according to developer AlphaStruxure.
DOE funding available for distributed energy resource operations software
The Department of Energy announced $31 million in funding for research to improve distribution level grid operations of solar, wind, energy storage, and other inverter-based resources.
50 states of grid modernization
North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center’s recent report looks at how states are doing with legislative and regulatory action related to shoring up the power grid.
Schneider Electric launches new storage systems for microgrids
The company introduced two versions of the new BESS with enclosures of 7 feet and 20 feet with power ranges from 60 kW to 500 kW.
SolarContainer microgrid moves toward mass production
California Energy Commission awarded a grant to BoxPower through a program intended to accelerate production of clean energy technologies.
Construction starts at solar microgrid in Northern California Tribal community
The microgrid will add 5 MW of solar and 15 MWh of long-duration energy storage and is funded by a state grant.
Roadmap to achieving Puerto Rico’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050
The report defines implementation actions, highly detailed in the PR 100 Final Report, but which are summarized into five actions from immediate to long-term to recurring.
A “Swiss Army Knife” for home energy management
FranklinWH chief commercial officer Vincent Ambrose met with pv magazine USA to share his view of the evolving home energy storage industry.
Sunrise brief: Solar asset underperformance estimated to cause $4.6 billion in annual losses
Also on the rise: California ruling requires assessment of public health and environment in renewable portfolio standards, New Mexico upholds community solar, and more.
