Yanmar America has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Controlled Air, a privately-owned HVAC solutions provider in Connecticut and surrounding states in the northeastern US.
Ice-based energy storage helps optimize on-site renewable energy resources
November 29, 2016
Calmac® announced that its ice-based energy storage technology was implemented into the microgrid project at the Naval Post Graduate School’s Integrated Multi-Physics Renewable Energy Laboratory (IMPREL) in Monterey, California.
$600,000 in cash prizes available for market-leading innovators
October 3, 2016
Have you been mulling over a great idea for off-the-grid refrigeration? If so, now might be the time to unveil it — a purse of $600,000 is available as an incentive.
Organizations look to accelerate microgrid deployment in North America
June 8, 2016
The International District Energy Association (IDEA) and the Microgrid Resources Coalition (MRC) announced a merger agreement to integrate the resources and technical and regulatory expertise of the MRC into IDEA to strengthen information exchange and advocacy efforts for microgrids.
Event features more than 100 speakers and over 950 attendees from 21 countries
July 16, 2015
At IDEA2015: Inspiring the Next Generation, hosted by the International District Energy Association (IDEA), energy experts from around the world gathered to explore the latest innovations and trends in district heating and cooling, combined heat and power (CHP), and microgrids for cities, communities, and campuses.
Awards Recognize Those Who Have Provided Service Excellence, Outstanding Leadership, or Innovation
May 4, 2015
Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. announced that it has received a Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) Game Changer Award, the Energy Management Award, as part of the annual Game Changer Awards Gala.
Bosch DC Microgrid Said to Enable a Simpler Way to Achieve Net Zero Energy
April 1, 2015
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced a proposed award to Robert Bosch LLC for $2,817,566 to demonstrate a high-penetration, renewable-based microgrid. With this award, Bosch will demonstrate the effectiveness of its Direct-Current Building-Scale Microgrid Platform (Bosch DC microgrid).
Will Facilitate the Development of Both Off-Grid and Grid-Tied Microgrid Projects
March 31, 2014
Canadian Solar Inc. has announced the opening of its Microgrid Testing Centre. The center will focus on microgrid testing as well as system design and smart grid assessment services.
Program Is Designed to Keep Critical Facilities Powered During Grid Outages
August 30, 2013
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Daniel C. Esty, and other state and local officials, announced that nine microgrid projects have been awarded a total of $18 million in funding primarily through the DEEP Microgrid Pilot Program.