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Planning
Feasibility & Economics
Prove the business case. Defend costs. Quantify resilience.
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- Feasibility checklist
- CAPEX/OPEX template
- Resilience value worksheet
Microgrids Aren’t the Future. They’re the Fix.
The world needs energy that survives disruption—not energy that collapses under it. Microgrid Today is the industry’s all-in-one platform for microgrid intelligence: magazines, technical guides, feasibility tools, standards, vendor directories, live seminars, and certification programs—built for the people designing resilience at scale.
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How-To Knowledge Hub
Your deep-blue command center for resilient energy systems. Cinematic clarity. Professional execution.
Pick a hub card to preview what’s inside, then open the full hub. Clean, readable, and built for action.
Engineers
Developers
Policymakers
Energy Innovators
How to use this
Fun + fast
Playbook flow
⚡ Feasibility → 🛠️ Design → 🎛️ Controls → 🔌 Standards → 🔋 Storage → 🔗 DER → 💰 Finance → 📜 Policy
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Engineering
Engineering & Design
Architecture + protection + sizing, simplified and field-ready.
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- Architecture patterns (AC/DC/hybrid)
- Protection primer
- DER sizing worksheet
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Controls
Controllers • EMS • SCADA
Stability, transitions, visibility—without vendor confusion.
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- Controller selection guide
- EMS vs SCADA clarity
- Strategy matrix
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Standards
Islanding & Standards
Pass approvals faster and operate safely—connected or islanded.
Quick peek ▾
- Interconnection checklist
- Utility coordination guide
- Protection layout examples
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Storage
Energy Storage
Choose the right storage and run it safely for longevity.
Quick peek ▾
- Battery comparison
- Safety standards overview
- Thermal management notes
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DER
DER Integration
Make distributed energy work together—cleanly and predictably.
Quick peek ▾
- PV integration guide
- EV coordination notes
- Interoperability checklist
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Finance
Finance & Incentives
Funding strategy + incentives so projects don’t die in procurement.
Quick peek ▾
- Incentive sources list
- Modeling starter sheet
- Pitch outline
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Policy
Policy & Compliance
Stay compliant, reduce rework, and speed up approvals.
Quick peek ▾
- NEC checklist
- IEEE quick guide
- Documentation template
TOOLS • TEMPLATES • DECISION SUPPORT
Tools & Templates Library
Get answers faster. Use our tools + downloadable templates to estimate costs, compare options, and build stronger project plans in minutes.
Fast Start
Feasibility Scorecard
Quick evaluation tool to determine project readiness.
Analyzer
Load Profile Analyzer
Understand usage patterns and system demand behavior.
Compare
Controller Comparison Tool
Compare features and select the best-fit controller.
Calculator
Resilience Benefits Calculator
Estimate outage impact reduction and resilience value.
Premium
Feasibility Report Template
Professional, client-ready report format.
Premium
CAPEX / OPEX Model
Financial modeling for capital vs operational costs.
Checklist
Interconnection Checklist
Step-by-step approval and compliance checklist.
Vendor Directory
Find the Companies That Make Microgrids Work
Microgrids move faster when you know who to call. Explore vendors across controls, storage, inverters, DER equipment, and EPC delivery partners—so you can build smarter partnerships and avoid costly delays.
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Controllers & EMS Vendors
The brains behind the microgrid—controls, dispatch, monitoring, optimization.
Category
Energy Storage Vendors
Battery systems, integrators, BMS solutions, safety-first designs.
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Inverters & Switchgear
Grid-forming, grid-following, protection hardware, switchgear solutions.
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DER Manufacturers
Solar, CHP, turbines, generators, and distributed generation solutions.
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EPCs & Integrators
The teams that engineer, procure, and build—end-to-end delivery partners.
CMD Certification (SolarEvol)
Become CMD Certified in Microgrid Development
Microgrids are becoming mission-critical across cities, campuses, military bases, hospitals, and industry. CMD Certification is your structured pathway to learn the skills, tools, standards, and real-world methods used to plan, design, and deliver microgrid projects—with confidence.
🎓 Credentialed Training
🧠 Built by Microgrid Professionals
⚡ Designed for Real-World Deployment
📄 Tools + Templates Included
What you’ll gain
- A recognized credential that proves microgrid capability—not just interest
- Project-ready knowledge across feasibility, design, controls, and interconnection
- Confidence in standards (IEEE, NEC, interconnection requirements)
- Templates + tools you can apply immediately to real projects
- A clear roadmap from beginner to builder to leader
Program coverage includes
- Microgrid feasibility & economics
- Engineering & design fundamentals
- DER integration (Solar PV, CHP, turbines, EV charging)
- Controllers, EMS & SCADA basics
- Islanding + interconnection + standards
- Energy storage + BMS + safety
- Finance & incentives overview
- Policy & compliance essentials
Who this program is built for
Engineers, EPCs, developers, project owners, facility energy teams, students, and career switchers entering clean energy.
News & Insights
Updated Weekly
Microgrid Intelligence—Updated Weekly.
Microgrids move fast. Policy shifts. Technology evolves. Vendors innovate. This is your newsroom for the trends, case studies, and breakthroughs shaping the future of resilient power.
Read smarter. Build faster. Stay ahead.
NEWSROOM
New drops every week: market moves • deployment lessons • policy shifts • vendor innovation • tech worth watching
Inside News & Insights
Built like a newsroom: quick to scan, useful to deploy.
Market News
What’s happening now in microgrids, resilience, and energy infrastructure.
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Case Studies
Real microgrid projects, real lessons, real results.
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Policy Updates
Standards, interconnection, and regulatory shifts that affect deployment.
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Vendor Spotlights
The companies powering the ecosystem (and what they do best).
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Technology Reviews
Batteries, controllers, inverters, DER systems, and what’s worth watching.
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Events & Webinars
Live + On-Demand
Learn Live. Build Smarter.
Microgrids aren’t learned in theory—they’re learned through real projects, real experts, and real conversations. Join live sessions, workshops, and webinars designed to sharpen your skills and keep you ahead of the curve.
From feasibility to interconnection—this is where builders level up.
LIVE BUILDER ALERT
New sessions added monthly—subscribe so you never miss a drop.
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What You’ll Find Here
A live studio for microgrid builders—choose your track.
Upcoming Webinars
Live expert sessions on design, controls, storage, and compliance.
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Workshops & Training Events
Hands-on learning built for real-world deployment.
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Conference & Industry Events
The key microgrid and resilience events to watch.
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On-Demand Replays
Missed a session? Watch past webinars anytime.
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Community Panels
Real builders sharing lessons learned from the field.
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