Jonas Muthoni

3 days ago | microgridmedia.com | Jonas Muthoni

WEG, a global leader in electric and automation solutions, is presenting its advanced Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at RE+ Texas 2025. Attendees can visit Booth 641 to explore how WEG’s BESS supports clean energy and grid stability. Founded in 1961 in Brazil, WEG began by producing electric motors. Over the years, it expanded into various sectors, including automation, transformers, and energy solutions.

4 days ago | microgridmedia.com | Jonas Muthoni

The U.S. House of Representatives, led by Republicans, has introduced a new budget proposal aiming to reduce federal spending. This plan includes significant cuts to clean energy programs and climate initiatives established under the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The proposed budget outlines several changes:Phase-out of Clean Energy Tax Credits: Tax credits for renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind, would begin to decrease in 2029 and end by 2032.

5 days ago | microgridmedia.com | Jonas Muthoni

As California faces hotter summers and more wildfires, the demand for electricity increases. To help meet this demand, Sunrun has expanded its CalReady program. This program connects thousands of home batteries to create a large virtual power plant. CalReady is a program by Sunrun that links home solar batteries across California. These batteries store solar energy and send it back to the grid when needed. This helps reduce strain on the power grid during peak times.

6 days ago | microgridmedia.com | Jonas Muthoni

Australia is leading the way in adopting Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), a new approach to managing electricity. VPPs connect many small energy systems, like home solar panels and batteries, to work together as one big power source. This helps balance the electricity grid and supports the use of renewable energy. A Virtual Power Plant is a network of small energy producers, such as homes with solar panels and batteries.

1 week ago | microgridmedia.com | Jonas Muthoni

Check out the latest episode of POWER HOUR Meeting Minutes edition for insights into how solar loans have become more affordable and accessible. In recent years, one of the biggest barriers for homeowners looking to switch to solar energy has been the cost of financing. Solar loans, while an excellent way to make solar power accessible, have often been considered too expensive, leaving many consumers hesitant to make the transition. However, the situation is changing.