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West Africa utility sector looks to Illinois for expertise on microgrids
A utility sector group toured microgrid facilities last week in Chicago and Champaign as part of a U.S. trade mission.
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How batteries could replace the need for some backup transmission lines
Utilities are testing batteries and other “non-wires alternatives” to power lines for bolstering grid resilience.
Video: How do microgrids work?
Microgrids are generating a lot of buzz. But how exactly do they work?
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Q&A: The evolving case for behind-the-meter microgrids in the Midwest
A salesman with Schneider Electric says the benefits of microgrids are getting easier to see for certain customers.
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Microgrids slowly make inroads in Midwest, with Illinois taking the lead
Microgrids have struggled to compete with cheap power in the region, but a fledgling movement is finding a foothold.