OUC Partners with Capacitech Energy on Microgrid Project
Florida public power utility OUC is collaborating with Capacitech Energy in a microgrid project to demonstrate Capacitech Energy''s largest deployment to date of the PowerLink, a cable
Microgrid Knowledge 2026
This year''s event will dive into the urgency of fractionalized energy systems, the growing impact of grid-edge technologies, and how microgrids are redefining energy independence in real time.
Renewable microgrids help keep lights on during FL hurricanes
When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas in 2022, more than two million people lost power. But microgrids kept critical services running at hospitals, universities
Microgrid Program Strategy
By 2035, microgrids are envisioned to be essential building blocks of the future electricity delivery system to support resilience, decarbonization, and affordability.
NextNRG Plans 200 MW Smart Microgrid, Hyperscale Data Center
The site already has all of the required resources in place, allowing NextNRG''s patented energy technologies like solar integration, predictive analytics, and hybrid microgrids to be deployed.
Microgrids Cropping Up in Florida with Utility Partners
It''s generally more difficult for private developers to build sophisticated microgrids in states like Florida that did not undergo industry restructuring. Utilities in these states have more monopoly sway.
Microgrid systems in U.S. energy infrastructure: A comprehensive
Case studies of deployed microgrids showcase cutting-edge solutions, highlighting the significant role of microgrids in creating an energy generation equilibrium between decentralized and centralized systems.
Power to the People: Microgrid Gives Community Control of Its Energy
A BlockEnergy installation in Florida, approved as a pilot project by the Florida Public Service Commission, is an example of a community microgrid that already has proved its worth.
Florida community teams up with Block Energy on $4.2 million solar
Each home will have an 8 kW solar array integrated into a roof membrane, and every two homes will connect via a 43 kWh battery, forming a microgrid named the “BlockLoop” by Block Energy.
Duke Energy Florida Microgrid Case Studies
Duke Energy Overview: Regulated Utilities Florida • 50 MW under construction (6 sites) DEP / DEC (Carolina''s Total)
Low-Voltage Battery Racks
48V LiFePO4 racks from 5kWh to 30kWh, scalable for home energy management and backup power – ideal for residential and light commercial.
DC Combiner Boxes
1500V DC combiner boxes with surge protection, fuses, and monitoring – essential for large solar arrays and source-grid-load-storage integration.
Smart Microgrid Systems
Islanding controllers, genset integration, and real-time optimization for microgrids, reducing diesel consumption and improving reliability.
Outdoor Cabinets & Battery Racks
IP55 temperature-controlled cabinets with active cooling/heating, housing modular battery racks for harsh environments.