When the Lights Go Out, Adaptation Starts at the Neighborhood Level
The Florida Public Service Commission''s microgrid pilot filings (final report released in late October 2025) show pilots across the state testing islanding, battery storage, and coordinated
During a Historic Hurricane Season, Microgrids Kept Communities
Solar-plus-battery microgrids (unlike generators) are not susceptible to the fossil supply chain issues that hit Florida this past hurricane season. Solar and battery costs continue to decline,
Experts reveal the surprising reason how utility companies met
In Florida, a 37-home subdivision with a community solar microgrid was able to maintain access to power despite outages elsewhere in the area. An energy expert has explained just how
FPL | Energy My Way | Battery Storage
This innovative energy storage project comprises a 5-MW solar array and a 7.5-MW by 15-MWh stationary battery, as well as two mobile EV fast charging trailers. The project enables FPL to test the
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.
Grid Deployment Office U.S. Department of Energy
Depending on the complexity, microgrids can have high upfront capital costs. Microgrids are complex systems that require specialized skills to operate and maintain. Microgrids include controls and
Florida is at a crossroads: We need bold action for a safer, cleaner
Energy demand is at a pivotal moment and lawmakers must take bold steps to develop a plan that increases Florida''s energy independence and lowers costs by deploying solar power,
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.
Renewable microgrids help keep lights on during FL hurricanes
Communities in areas with extreme weather like Florida, Puerto Rico and Texas last month are fed up. Increasingly frequent storms cause extended power outages, put safety at risk and
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