Microgrids Schneider Electric and Mainspring partner for fuel-flexible microgrids Sean Wolfe 3.20.2024 Share Schneider Electric and Mainspring Energy announced they are partnering to offer a new hybrid-energy technology that combines Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure microgrid solution and turn-key design-build services with Mainspring’s linear generator. The combination is intended to provide power, fuel-flexibility, and energy resiliency for commercial and industrial customers. The fuel-flexibility of the Mainspring generator allows customers to dynamically switch among multiple fuel options, including low- and zero-carbon fuels, without retrofit. The collaboration between the two companies offers power solutions, along with Schneider’s microgrid designs, construction management, and project management experience. “Commercial and industrial facilities are dealing with increasing demands for electricity,” said Bala Vinayagam, Senior Vice President, Microgrid Line of Business for Schneider Electric. “At the same time, organizations needing power have decarbonization goals. The Mainspring Linear Generator has the potential to serve a vital role in the transition to net zero.” He added: “Customers are provided with a pioneering microgrid solution that can generate on-site power, adapt to an evolving grid landscape, and help them meet their decarbonization goals.” Related Articles Microgrid at Marine air base will test long-duration energy storage viability NERC: Poor models, studies to blame for renewable energy reliability issues Power flexibility the key to data center buildout, Enchanted Rock believes Eaton and Enel complete Puerto Rico’s largest solar + storage microgrid
