Distributed Energy Archives https://www.powermag.com/category/distributed-generation/ The power industry's trusted source for generation technology, O&M, and legal & regulatory news for coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind & solar power plants; power jobs Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:21:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.powermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/cropped-p-power-32x32.jpg Distributed Energy Archives https://www.powermag.com/category/distributed-generation/ 32 32 Why Smarter Interconnection Must Power the Next Phase of Solar Growth https://www.powermag.com/why-smarter-interconnection-must-power-the-next-phase-of-solar-growth/ https://www.powermag.com/why-smarter-interconnection-must-power-the-next-phase-of-solar-growth/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:17:29 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=245504 The demand for distributed generation (DG) solar has never been higher, yet many projects are getting stuck before they even break ground. The problem is utility interconnection. For community or net metered solar systems in the 1 MW to 5 MW range, in particular, the utility’s review of whether the grid can handle new power […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/why-smarter-interconnection-must-power-the-next-phase-of-solar-growth/feed/ 0 Get the White Paper: Boost Efficiency with Advanced Water Analytics https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/get-the-white-paper-boost-efficiency-with-advanced-water-analytics/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:58:57 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=245217 Global shifts in energy demand are prompting power plants to reassess their production and efficiency needs. Energy-intensive AI data centers and increased renewable power loads to grids demand greater plant flexibility. Ramp-up and shutdown cycles require plants to rely more on cycle chemistry analytics to support fluctuations. The loss of personnel expertise due to layoffs […]

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]]> Procuring Power: Experts Discuss Contract Complexities https://www.powermag.com/procuring-power-experts-discuss-contract-complexities/ https://www.powermag.com/procuring-power-experts-discuss-contract-complexities/#respond Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:25:00 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=244856 Securing a reliable supply of electricity requires plenty of research to balance the risks and rewards of striking a deal.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/procuring-power-experts-discuss-contract-complexities/feed/ 0 Colville Tribes, OATI Partner on Microgrid Program https://www.powermag.com/colville-tribes-oati-partner-on-microgrid-program/ https://www.powermag.com/colville-tribes-oati-partner-on-microgrid-program/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:12:16 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=244812 The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation will deploy multiple microgrids to enhance energy reliability and resiliency in an effort to achieve energy sovereignty. The Tribes, along with Open Access Technology International, on November 12 announced a landmark collaboration to advance tribal energy sovereignty and resilience through the siting of microgrids across the reservation in Washington state.

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/colville-tribes-oati-partner-on-microgrid-program/feed/ 0 Nothing but the BESS: Why Integrating Temporary Small Batteries Optimizes Your Site https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/nothing-but-the-bess-why-integrating-temporary-small-batteries-optimizes-your-site/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:03:07 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=244689 With more distributed energy, sharper demand peaks and the push for renewables, today’s energy landscape is more complex than ever. The good news? Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are small, mobile and available to rent or buy from your Cat dealer. Discover how these flexible solutions can help you cut costs, boost efficiency and stay […]

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]]> Nitrogen as the Safety Blanket for Your Industrial Process https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/nitrogen-as-the-safety-blanket-for-your-industrial-process/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:30:16 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=242947 In this paper, Air Products’ representatives explain the basics of nitrogen blanketing, how to elucidate its various value propositions to maximize safety and efficiency, as well as how to practice it effectively and efficiently across a variety of industrial settings. Download the full white paper to learn more.

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]]> Advanced Grid Solutions—Harnessing the Power of Prosumers https://www.powermag.com/blog/advanced-grid-solutions-harnessing-the-power-of-prosumers/ https://www.powermag.com/blog/advanced-grid-solutions-harnessing-the-power-of-prosumers/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:37:19 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=blog&p=242719 Historically, the relationship between energy producers and consumers has been straightforward—energy companies produce energy, grid operators deliver that energy, and end users consume the energy they receive. Energy flowed in one direction, from generators to homes and businesses. Producers and consumers were easy to identify in this market because there was no overlap, and they […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/blog/advanced-grid-solutions-harnessing-the-power-of-prosumers/feed/ 0 Xcel, Sparkfund Propose Battery Storage Network Across Minnesota https://www.powermag.com/xcel-sparkfund-propose-battery-storage-network-across-minnesota/ https://www.powermag.com/xcel-sparkfund-propose-battery-storage-network-across-minnesota/#respond Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:01:05 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=242674 Xcel Energy is making a first-of-its-kind proposal to build out a battery storage network across Minnesota, optimizing the state’s energy grid and helping the company meet the growing electricity needs of the communities it serves. Under its Capacity*Connect proposal, Xcel Energy on October 6 said it will install up to 200 MW of battery storage […]

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/xcel-sparkfund-propose-battery-storage-network-across-minnesota/feed/ 0 Miss Kitty: A Western Gas Power Answer to Texas Grid Bottlenecks https://www.powermag.com/miss-kitty-a-western-gas-power-answer-to-texas-grid-bottlenecks/ https://www.powermag.com/miss-kitty-a-western-gas-power-answer-to-texas-grid-bottlenecks/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:20:03 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?p=241888 Like its Gunsmoke namesake, Miss Kitty—a Plains, Texas behind-the-meter microgrid project—is tough, pragmatic, and distinctly Western. Faced with a hard ceiling on utility power and years-long waits in the

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]]> https://www.powermag.com/miss-kitty-a-western-gas-power-answer-to-texas-grid-bottlenecks/feed/ 0 Grid Modernization: A Utility’s Guide to Resilience and Flexibility https://www.powermag.com/white-papers/grid-modernization-a-utilitys-guide-to-resilience-and-flexibility/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:19:00 +0000 https://www.powermag.com/?post_type=white-papers&p=241742 Utilities are confronting a convergence of challenges, including aging infrastructure, rising energy demand and the accelerating shift to renewable energy sources. The electric grid, much of which is decades old, is increasingly exposed to risks like extreme weather and cyber threats. Digital transformation can offer a practical path forward, helping utilities modernize operations, improve visibility […]

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