May 2015 – Gommyr Power Networks

Tesla’s Powerwall announcement – the benefits and limitations for…

May 5, 2015March 24, 2020

Although widely expected for several months, Tesla’s launch of the PowerWall, a lithium ion battery based home energy storage system, has generated a huge amount of publicity and discussion in the media and in the power industry. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, presented the PowerWall as a key component for enabling greater use of locally generated solar power, allowing homes to go off-grid, as well as a solution to electrify regions in emerging markets with no or limited grid access.… Read more

Another corporate alliance to target microgrids and distributed renewable…

May 4, 2015March 24, 2020

Caterpillar, a global leader in diesel gensets and construction equipment, has announced a strategic alliance with First Solar, a leading global manufacturer of thin-film solar panels, to provide an integrated microgrid offering. Leveraging Caterpillar’s experience in distributed power and global dealership network, this alliance will position itself for growth in renewable microgrids with a likely focus on displacing diesel generation with solar generation.… Read more