transmission
In the Midwest, technology not a replacement for transmission lines
Smart grid upgrades may offer less risk in some areas, but experts say conventional transmission projects are still needed in others.
demand response
Solar, storage and smart grid tech unlock demand response potential
Selling curtailment to the grid could bring in new revenue for customers with on-site solar panels and batteries.
microgrids
Indoor farm will tap solar microgrid to keep plants growing year-round
Bowery Farming’s New Jersey factory will include energy storage, solar panels, and on-site gas generation.
Chicago
Sharing systems could help building owners get more from microgrids
In Chicago, a cluster of museums is exploring the case for combining energy systems, but thorny questions remain.
microgrids
Wild winter weather in Illinois presses the case for microgrid development
As climate change brings more frequent extreme weather to the Midwest, the resiliency case for microgrids improves.