Whether they serve a single home or industrial building or an entire community, microgrids offer increased energy independence, efficiency, and stability for those who use them. We take a look at two existing microgrids and the possibilities that they reveal:

While some designers get frustrated and push back against constraining factors, others embrace them to create effective, innovative designs. At Solar Design Studio, we optimize each design around the unique needs and constraints of the project and client.

The following article was published in the Op-Ed section of the Kansas City Business Journal on February 22, 2108. In it, Solar Design Studio Managing Partner Bob Solger advocates for the Clean Power Plan.

Solar Design Studio Managing Partner Bob Solger recently provided expert testimony at the EPA hearing to repeal the Clean Power Plan. These were his remarks:

When it comes to outfitting business and commercial facilities with microgrids, the decision is frequently based on financial impact. That’s why we’re taking a deep dive into the business case for microgrid implementation and examining what businesses really get when they embrace distributed generation.

As solar-plus-storage technology grows in popularity, many solar industry experts are turning their attention towards innovative models for individual and community power generation and distribution. We take a look at what 2018 could have in store for distributed generation systems and microgrids.