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Whether your goal is to bring power to a remote location or improve reliability and energy security, there is a microgrid that meets your needs. Microgrid categories are organized by their connection mode to the main grid (off-grid or grid-connected) and their type of ownership (facility or community). Categorizing microgrids is a priority because it allows for standardized designs that enable the creation of repeatable, modular, and scalable systems. Here’s a look at four of the categories: Off-grid facility microgrids are the most common type of microgrid worldwide. They are most often implemented in remote locations that don’t have access to the traditional grid, such as remote military bases or isolated buildings like resorts. They’re able to minimize fossil fuel dependence while maximizing renewable energy use. Off-grid community microgrids, such as those that are found on islands or in remote communities , serve multiple consumers and producers in locations where the main...

Written by Guest Blogger,  Mariana C. Gonzalez . At Schneider Electric, cultivating a corporate culture of high-performance is key for all levels of the organization. The ambition of creating a culture of high-performance that employees experience and exemplify in a consistent and sustainable manner is inextricably tied to, and supported by, our Well-Being internal company campaign , which focuses on the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of wellness. As someone who in the past practiced Zen meditation daily for years and has recently re-committed to a daily practice, I was pleased to see the teaching of mindfulness as part of the well-being and high-performance agendas, and that Schneider Electric understands the value of incorporating a contemplative or meditative practice into one’s daily life, not just to improve performance, concentration, decision-making, and productivity, but to support optimal stress/emotional management and self-care. Our Schneider Elect...