When considering energy storage, chances are you aren’t thinking about the pitch-control system in a wind turbine. But these systems, standard in most utility-scale turbines, include an important power-storage component. Because of the large rotors on these wind turbines, blades are exposed to wind speeds that vary from the highest point to the lowest. This…

If you’re looking to invest in the energy market, you might want to consider the growing microgrid industry. At least that’s what Tesla Motors is doing. The maker of the sleek Model S electric car aspires to become a major player in the business of microgrids, and for good reason. Recent analysis from Frost &…

The Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria is installing the first California Tribal renewable microgrid system this summer in Loleta, California. The Bear River Band’s new energy system is the only system of its kind combining wind energy, solar energy, and advanced energy storage. “Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria has a long-term investment in…