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Renewables at the South Pole
Mawson Station is the oldest surviving, continuously operated research station south of the Antarctic Circle.
Report Release: Renewable Microgrids
For island communities, the costs and risks associated with oil dependence paired with cost reductions in solar, wind, and energy storage technologies suggest that an alternative to the fully oil-based electricity systems of the past is now a viable option for communities across the globe: affordable renewable energy.
San Francisco Prepares for the Big One with Microgrids
In 2008 the USGS reported that California has a 99 percent chance of a magnitude 6.7 or larger earthquake in the next 30 years. So the City of San Francisco is not taking any chances—they’re preparing for the (next) big one with microgrids.
The 10 Questions to Ask When You Hear the Word “Microgrid”
The word “microgrid” can mean many things to different people. The next time you hear about a microgrid, consider asking about the ownership, how it interacts with the larger grid, its size, its purpose and timeline, its infrastructure, and its “smartness.”
Building a Hurricane-Ready Microgrid
With its shelter-in-place strategy, the City of Hoboken, New Jersey, plans a resilient microgrid to help residents stand their ground in the face of the next big storm.