Tag Archives: minigrid

SGEV Energy System, Micro-grid

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Bob

Site info: Total property is 94 hectares (234 acres).  It is saddle shaped, with river & valley running West to East across the middle, rising to ridges at north and south. Highest elevation at South ridge is 980 M. River … Continue reading →

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AC-Coupled Mini-grid info

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Bob

from SMA Review: One of the coolest features of the SMA Sunny Island 4248U Inverter is its ability to create a ‘mini grid’ in off grid remote areas. The Sunny Island can power the grid in a small community. Then … Continue reading →

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AC-Coupled Mini-grid

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Bob

From Homepower magazine article Links to article and diagrams of AC-coupled mini-grid using Magnum inverter and enphase micro-inverters. Magnum – Enphase AC Coupled.pdf AN 0002 AC Coupling (Rev 5-10).pdf

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Microgrid news

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Bob

Microgrids and Our Energy Future: Two Pundits Weigh In Although it’s a big stretch to say that power microgrids are “about” to become mainstream, two recent articles by thought leaders in the energy world illustrate that it won’’t take much … Continue reading →

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