Explore the Microgrid Ecosystem

Energy Research Bodies

Study local power systems and support design and operating knowledge. DOE identifies the Schatz Energy Research Center as a long-term Blue Lake Rancheria partner.

Energy Research Bodies

Study local power systems and support design and operating knowledge. DOE identifies the Schatz Energy Research Center as a long-term Blue Lake Rancheria partner.

Organizations to Explore

Schatz Energy Research Center, Cal Poly Humboldt

Conducts applied microgrid research and worked with Blue Lake Rancheria on design and lessons from outages. The checked CEC report and DOE account describe particular projects and past events.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Studies grid integration, distributed energy control, microgrids and vehicle-grid systems through its Grid Integration Group. It publishes models and research for utilities and other users.

Sandia National Laboratories

Studies microgrid controls, protection, power electronics and planning. Its public programme describes the Microgrid Design Toolkit, test facilities and work with remote communities.

Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska Fairbanks

Studies isolated and hybrid power systems and operates a laboratory for testing diesel generation, storage, loads and controls together. ACEP and its laboratory count within the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

US Department of Energy, Office of Electricity

Supports microgrid research on controls, operation, reliability and integration with the wider grid. Its programme describes research aims and barriers, including cost and rules.