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Technical Articles & Case Studies
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Case Study
A Community-Driven Island Microgrid
Read on: A Community-Driven Island MicrogridPowered by a single undersea transmission line and accessible only by ferry or small plane, Orcas Island is uniquely vulnerable to disruption. In the event of an earthquake, wildfire, or severe weather, residents could be cut off from critical supplies and services for days.
The San Juan County Emergency Management (SJCEM) agency identified the Orcas Center as a facility that could function as a critical emergency support hub if reliable backup power could be installed. At the time, however, the Center had no energy resilience infrastructure. A prolonged outage would leave it dark and inaccessible just when the island needed it most.
Recognizing this gap, SJCEM began exploring options for a solar- and battery-based microgrid system that could keep essential services online during emergencies while reducing operating costs under normal conditions.
In other words, this island facility was interested in “islanding” from the grid.
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Codes and StandardsWhat’s the latest on UL 3741?
Read on: What’s the latest on UL 3741?UL 3741 is a safety standard titled Photovoltaic Hazard Control that was first released in 2020 and updated in October 2025. The standard was developed for PV installations required to meet the National Electrical Code (NEC) section 690.12, Rapid Shutdown…
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Codes and Standards2026 NEC Updates for Solar and Energy Storage Systems
Read on: 2026 NEC Updates for Solar and Energy Storage SystemsThe new Code book is here! The new Code book is here! The 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is now available. And while many of you may not be as excited as I am, it's always a…
