Microgrid

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Solar-plus-storage microgrids to be built, owned and operated by three tribes in Humboldt County, California are expected to reduce outages by 90% at a lower cost than undergrounding power lines.

Also on the rise: Global energy spending is set to surpass $3 trillion for the first time this year. Generac acquires microgrid controller specialist Ageto. And more.

The company previously known for generators and battery backup systems, moves further into the C&I market with the acquisition of Ageto.

In a partnership with Duke Energy valued at an estimated $248 million, the U.S. Department of Defense will be the exclusive purchaser of all output generated by two new solar facilities, which will serve five military bases.

Also on the rise: Groups sue FEMA and HUD to focus energy funds on distributed solar and storage. Voltaic releases battery monitoring for off-grid applications. And more.

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.

California Energy Commission awarded a grant to BoxPower through a program intended to accelerate production of clean energy technologies.

The microgrid will add 5 MW of solar and 15 MWh of long-duration energy storage and is funded by a state grant.

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