Distributed energy resources

Minnesota tribe could soon get a solar-powered resilience hub

A pair of developers are working to build a microgrid at an elementary school and community center on the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota.

By Frank Jossi . 27 November 2024

An existing 21 kW solar array on the White Earth Reservation will be part of a 500 kW microgrid project. (10Power)

Distributed energy resources

California’s new rules allow solar and batteries to help out the grid

Utilities tend to treat solar and batteries as threats to their power grids. California’s policy will now tap their flexible power to benefit the grid instead.

By Jeff St. John . 2 April 2024
Virtual power plants

Four ways virtual power plants can help the US grid keep up with demand

States are starting to experiment with VPPs to boost clean energy capacity on America's overtaxed grid. Experts broke it down at SXSW in Austin.

By Maria Gallucci . 13 March 2024

Distributed energy resources

Minnesota tribe could soon get a solar-powered resilience hub

California’s new rules allow solar and batteries to help out the grid

Four ways virtual power plants can help the US grid keep up with demand