The Economics of Battery Storage: When Does It Pay?

There was a major power outage at Santo Domingo’s Las Américas Airport that lasted for hours, messing up flights and leaving travelers stranded. Continue reading: Santo Domingo’s Las Américas Airport Faces 12-Hour Power Outage at MicroCityGrid.com →

The DuroMax XP13000HXT is one of the most powerful portable generators available, running on gasoline, propane, or natural gas with 13,000 watts of peak power. Continue reading: My Honest Take on the DuroMax XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Generator at MicroCityGrid.com →

Tidal energy harnesses the movement of ocean tides to generate electricity. It’s predictable, reliable, and has enormous potential as a renewable energy source for coastal communities. Continue reading: Tidal Energy: Harnessing the Power of the Ocean at MicroCityGrid.com →

Distributed wind turbines generate power close to where it’s used, reducing transmission losses and providing resilient local power for farms, businesses, and communities. Continue reading: Distributed Wind: Small Turbines for Local Power at MicroCityGrid.com →

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology allows electric vehicles to feed power back to the grid. A fleet of EVs could provide significant grid balancing services. Continue reading: Vehicle-to-Grid Technology: EVs as Mobile Power Plants at MicroCityGrid.com →

Zinc-air batteries offer very high energy density by using oxygen from the air as one electrode. They have potential for long-duration grid storage at low cost. Continue reading: Zinc-Air Batteries: High Energy Density Storage at MicroCityGrid.com →