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- [US Microgrid Market Analysis](https://www.protogen.com/blog/us-microgrid-market-analysis/) - A comprehensive analysis of the microgrid market across the US. Explore regulatory frameworks, incentive programs, commercial opportunities, and recommendations
- [Integrated Energy Visioning](https://www.protogen.com/blog/integrated-energy-visioning/) - Does your community have an integrated energy vision? With today's changing grid, energy should be at the core of your planning efforts – controlling costs, ensuring its availability and adequacy, aligning it with your organization's mission and community's values. New combinations of well-understood technologies make it possible to meaningfully advance these directives in support of
- [Cupholders and Microgrids](https://www.protogen.com/blog/cupholders-and-microgrids/) - When the first Ford model T rolled off the production line in 1908, it didn’t have cupholders. Ford’s idea was simplicity of design. This method enabled quick and therefore low-cost production, which in turn allowed millions of people to become first-time car owners. It wasn’t until 45 years later in 1953 that the vehicle cupholder was patented.
- [Warring States Period](https://www.protogen.com/blog/warring-states-period/) - The US electric grid modernization and transition to distributed generation resembles the Chinese Warring States Period of the 5th to 3rd centuries BC. Much like those great generals, the power brokers of today are using stratagems (i.e. a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end). “Microgrids” have emerged as focal strategy of
- [First Bite: How the Utility Business Model Could Eat Itself](https://www.protogen.com/blog/first-bite-how-the-utility-business-model-could-eat-itself/) - Consolidation of the electric utilities has become a key strategy for companies like Exelon. As long-term energy profits are threatened by the high level of customer energy empowerment, teaming up makes sense. But now comes a new challenge in the form of technology-driven startup utilities like Drift. An algorithmic, big data-approach to rates and the promise
- [Humanity's Last Invention](https://www.protogen.com/blog/humanitys-last-invention/) - AI has arrived, and depending on your perspective, that’s probably somewhere exciting and worrisome. Virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa are helping us be more productive, and the prospect of solving big data problems like grid modernization with machine learning and cognitive computing is very exciting. But should we be looking at the bigger picture?
- [Strategy Vs. Planning](https://www.protogen.com/blog/strategy-vs-planning/) - When preparing to accomplish a goal, our first reaction is often to plan. It is instilled in us from a young age. Winston Churchill said, “Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.” Is that strategic planning? And where does strategy fit in, anyway? A strategy is how you position around an opportunity, and plans are
- [The Great Grid Fracture: Why Your Electric Bill is About to Get a Lot More Complicated](https://www.protogen.com/blog/the-great-grid-fracture-why-your-electric-bill-is-about-to-get-a-lot-more-complicated/) - Your Electric Bill is About to Get a Lot More Complicated Your electricity used to come from one place: the utility. You paid your bill, flipped the switch, and everything worked.That world is ending faster than you think.Right now, across America, the century-old utility business model is fracturing under pressure from multiple directions at once.
- [Balancing Tradition and Innovation on the Grid](https://www.protogen.com/blog/balancing-tradition-and-innovation-on-the-grid/) - A Wake-Up Call from Spain In July 2021, a single fault in Spain’s transmission system caused the grid’s frequency to drop faster than operators could react. Within seconds, protective systems disconnected nearly seven gigawatts of electricity to prevent a total blackout. Millions of people were affected.The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) studied this event in
- [Understanding Emissions Impact in Microgrid Projects](https://www.protogen.com/blog/understanding-emissions-impact-in-microgrid-projects/) - How accurate emissions calculations drive better decision-making in distributed energy systems​. Read to learn more about ProtoGen's comprehensive methodology.
- [Distributed Energy Resources: DER 1.0 vs DER 2.0​](https://www.protogen.com/blog/distributed-energy-resources-der-1-0-vs-der-2-0/) - The energy landscape is rapidly changing as we transform the grid to be cleaner, more resilient, and more decentralized power systems. At the heart of this transformation are Distributed Energy Resources (DER), which are evolving in capability and complexity. Understanding the distinction between what we might call “DER 1.0” and “DER 2.0” is crucial for grasping where energy systems are headed and why data science has become an essential tool in this field.
- [ProtoGen presents at industry workshop](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/protogen-presents-at-industry-workshop/) - via Engineered Systems Magazine ProtoGen co-founder and president Kevin Wright presented at a workshop organized by Danfoss and Pennsylvania State University at Philadelphia to explore the impact of energy storage on U.S. resilience and the United Nations net-zero carbon buildings program. The presentation was titled "Market Transformation: Grid, Building and Energy Storage Systems Integration." Read
- [ProtoGen intern wins 2018 Oswald Award for scholarship](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/protogen-intern-wins-2018-oswald-award-for-scholarship/) - via Penn State News While interning at ProtoGen Energy, Chen worked with various companies and research teams to strengthen partnerships between industrial and academic partners. Chen collaborated with participants from 11 other countries for measures to improve the environment. Read More
- [House Bill 11 is Wrong for PA](https://www.protogen.com/blog/house-bill-11-is-wrong-for-pa/) - Years of inexpensive natural gas electric generation has upset the competitive electric market, resulting in one of PA’s five nuclear facilities not being able to “operate economically.” Three-Mile Island currently employees 675 people whose jobs are in jeopardy. Exelon, the owner, says that it needs to order new fuel by June or it will have
- [Mitigation Planning as Framework for Energy Transition Planning](https://www.protogen.com/blog/mitigation-planning-as-framework-for-energy-transition-planning/) - Conversations about climate change are increasingly driven by stories about its adverse effects in real time, from flooding and temperature swings to the near-normal occurrence of Category 5 hurricanes and beyond. It’s well understood that renewable energy will play an important role in mitigating the root causes of climate change; less clear is how we
- [MSL, Penn State, SFCC team for DESTENI](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/msl-penn-state-sfcc-team-for-desteni/) - via Microgrid Systems Lab Pennsylvania State University (PSU), a leader in microgrid and energy storage technology, distributed energy systems, and associated workforce training initiatives, has joined forces with Santa Fe Community College, supported by MSL and ProtoGen Energy, to develop the new DESTENI program (Distributed Energy Systems Technical Education Network Initiative). The consortium (convened by
- [The Philadelphia Navy Yard Story: The Remarkable Emergence of an Unintentional Microgrid](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/the-philadelphia-navy-yard-story-the-remarkable-emergence-of-an-unintentional-microgrid/) - via Microgrid Knowledge Under the management of Rudy Terry, director of smart grid operations, the Navy Yard energy assets now include: 8-MW natural gas generator, built and operated by Ameresco. The system has four continuous duty RICE engines, each connected to 13.2 kV generators that output directly to the 602 substation bus (a primary PECO
- [Last minute holiday gifts for microgrid aficionados](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/last-minute-holiday-gifts-for-microgrid-aficionados/) - via Microgrid Knowledge ProtoGen, Inc., a Quakertown, PA company, did what all good entrepreneurs do: identified problem and came up with a solution. The problem? Most of the world has no idea what those of us in energy are talking about most of the time. ProGen’s solution is an attractive deck of flashcards that define
- [Until Death Do Us Part](https://www.protogen.com/blog/until-death-do-us-part/) - The flowers are ordered, the catering deposit has been cashed, and the invitations are in the mail. Let's face it, the marriage of AI and EV is happening, and sooner than you may think. It’s difficult to imagine just how disruptive their union will be, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t try. Stanford economist
- [Focus of Change: Energy Transition](https://www.protogen.com/blog/focus-of-change-energy-transition/) - The Energy Transition Is Here We are living in unprecedented times. Now imagine a widespread power outage. Electrical and other critical infrastructure allows us to stay connected with each other and to maintain a civilized existence. As society continues to evolve and grow, the demand for that connectedness is accelerating with it. Hybrid workers, EV's,
- [An Energy Transition Planning Toolbox](https://www.protogen.com/blog/an-energy-transition-planning-toolbox/) - The importance of electricity in our lives will continue to grow. At the same time, the realities of climate change are bringing new, highly motivated voices to the table to bargain for an energy transition. These people are working to secure community-level commitments to a renewable energy transition. Their stated goal is to stave off
- [Tools for the Toolbox](https://www.protogen.com/blog/tools-for-the-toolbox/) - Energy Transition Planning Flashcards In our last blog post, we laid out the need for tools and resources that can help energy transition advocates to increase their knowledge and ability to engage constructively with industry stakeholders. Today we’re going to focus on Energy Transition Planning Flashcards. Download as a free bookmarked PDF | Also available as a high-quality
- [Energy Storage Symposium announced for Philadelphia](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/press-releases/energy-storage-symposium-announced-for-philadelphia/) - One-day event to focus on evolving energy business cases, worker safety and standards Quakertown, PA, February 28, 2020 — Distributed energy consulting firm ProtoGen has announced “Energy Storage Symposium: Business Cases, Worker Safety and Standards,” to be held April 17, 2020 from 8am to 4:30pm at Penn State Building 661 in the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
- [Blockchain Reaction](https://www.protogen.com/blog/blockchain-reaction/) - The combination of software and hardware in the energy sector is presenting some exciting developments. Have you been following Blockchain? If not, it's time to. Commercial deployment of this accounting tool, coupled with distributed generation and load aggregation, is going to create tremendous growth opportunities. If you’re not sure what lies ahead it’s time to
- [Wanted: Energy Leadership](https://www.protogen.com/blog/wanted-energy-leadership/) - From the other side of the world in New Zealand, electricity stakeholders are struggling with the same questions as in the US. How do distribution companies maintain revenue, while PV and battery system installations are growing at incredible rates? PV and other distributed resources allow for the redirection of energy revenues into assets with a
- [How Can Solar Plus Storage Go Mainstream?](https://www.protogen.com/blog/how-can-solarstorage-go-mainstream/) - The news of battery storage options marks exciting times for energy nerds like me. Groups like Tesla and Mercedes tend to bring a new audience to the industry. Sleek designs and flashy advertising get people excited and I welcome that, but with a word of caution. Energy technology needs to function but also have a
- [COAL AND COLD TURKEY](https://www.protogen.com/blog/coal-and-cold-turkey/) - The debate over coal vs. renewables has become very public. It highlights the tough decisions our country is trying to make. Clearly both play a significant role and dropping either cold turkey isn't an option. A plan to settle the debate must start by considering the consumers (where value is derived) and then prioritizing across the
- [California electricians receive training in microgrids and storage as part of climate, equity effort](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/california-electricians-receive-training-in-microgrids-and-storage-as-part-of-climate-equity-effort/) - via Microgrid Knowledge As part of the effort to train workers for jobs that address climate change, the California Workforce Development Board has provided a $1.25 million grant for training and certification through a new nonprofit, Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification (ESAMTAC). Read More
- [County approves energy audit](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/county-approves-energy-audit/) - via Levittown Now The Bucks County Commissioners have approved a firm to begin an energy audit. Protogen Energy, of Quakertown Borough, will conduct an audit of county operations to see how Bucks County government can “save energy and explore new opportunities for alternative energy,” Commissioners Vice Chairperson Bob Harvie said earlier this month. The company
- [Quakertown’s ProtoGen to review Bucks County’s pathway to solar](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/quakertowns-protogen-to-review-bucks-countys-pathway-to-solar/) - via WFMZ-TV 69 News Bucks County's commissioners will hear Wednesday about how county government can increase its use of solar energy. ProtoGen's Kevin Wright will present his company's findings at the board's 10:30 a.m. Wednesday meeting in Doylestown. "We reviewed 25 county-owned locations," Wright said. "We defined the solar capacity of those locations, and we
- [Bucks County reviews plans for increased renewable energy](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/bucks-county-reviews-plans-for-increased-renewable-energy/) - via WFMZ-TV 69 News Bucks County's government could replace 75% of its electricity use with solar power for an extra $250,000 per year, ProtoGen Energy co-founder Kevin Wright said Wednesday. Wright told the county commissioners that, based on a study his firm completed at no cost, placing solar panels on county properties to generate three-quarters
- [ProtoGen unveils comprehensive microgrid development guidebook](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/press-releases/protogen-unveils-comprehensive-microgrid-development-guidebook/) - Groundbreaking work empowers electrical contractors to develop and implement microgrid projects Quakertown, PA, January 10, 2022 — ProtoGen is thrilled to introduce "The Electrical Contractor’s Practical Guide to Microgrid Development," a groundbreaking resource designed to empower electrical contractors in shaping the future of energy. Made possible through ELECTRI International's 2021 research funding cycle, the 87-page
- [Expanding Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/expanding-energy-storage-and-microgrid-training-and-certification/) - via CalClimateInvestments.CA.gov As California strives to reach its goal of 100 percent greenhouse gas-free electricity by 2045, energy markets are increasingly using renewable energy, which in turn drives up demand for energy storage and microgrid systems. To keep up with this demand, the State’s electrical workforce must have advanced, specialized training to handle a new
- [ProtoGen announces completion of microgrid program for PA DEP](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/press-releases/protogen-announces-completion-of-microgrid-program-for-pa-dep/) - Program raised awareness around energy resilience and resulted in microgrid feasibility studies for five PA communities Quakertown, PA, August 19, 2022 — ProtoGen, a leading provider of microgrid consulting and project development services, announced today the completion of a groundbreaking program to promote stakeholder education and to facilitate the development of microgrids in Pennsylvania. The
- [How to Get Started Planning a Community Microgrid](https://www.protogen.com/blog/how-to-get-started-planning-a-community-microgrid/) - If you’re interested in planning a community microgrid, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn how you can get started on the journey towards creating a resilient and sustainable energy future for your community. The demand for reliable and resilient energy sources has never been greater. Traditional centralized power grids are susceptible
- [ProtoGen, Inc. advances vision for PA/NJ microgrid resilience corridor](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/press-releases/protogen-inc-advances-vision-for-pa-nj-microgrid-resilience-corridor/) - Research collaboration with the Net-Zero Microgrid Program at Idaho National Laboratory envisions logistically significant microgrid test beds Quakertown, PA, December 7, 2023 — Pennsylvania-based ProtoGen Inc. announced today a collaboration with the Net-Zero Microgrid (NZM) Program at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to advance the design, siting and development of resilient microgrids. The NZM program is
- [Active Energy Sovereignty: From Concept to Practice](https://www.protogen.com/blog/active-energy-sovereignty-from-concept-to-practice/) - Energy sovereignty represents more than just control over energy generation and distribution—it embodies the fundamental right of self-determination and autonomy. Yet there’s a curious paradox in how we often discuss energy sovereignty, particularly in the context of tribal nations: the language sometimes suggests it’s something that must be granted rather than claimed. This perspective misses
- [HybridFAST helps quantify the solar + storage value stack](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/press-releases/hybridfast-helps-quantify-the-solar-storage-value-stack/) - ProtoGen shares Financial Analysis Spreadsheet Tool for public use Quakertown, PA, April 27, 2018 — Distributed energy consulting firm ProtoGen has announced the release of HybridFAST 8.0 – the Financial Advisory Spreadsheet Tool for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid systems. Solar and storage systems are increasingly compatible investments for
- [Consulting firm ProtoGen offers financial advisory spreadsheet tool for solar+storage](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/consulting-firm-protogen-offers-financial-advisory-spreadsheet-tool-for-solarstorage-2/) - via Energy Storage Networks ProtoGen initially developed HybridFAST to help its clients better understand the financial impacts and opportunities of their grid-interactive solar + storage projects. The tool models both energy-flows and cash-flows and is capable of simulating a wide range of system architectures, operational modes and market conditions. It contains no macros or hidden
- [New microgrid guide to assist "hybrid" fossil fuel and renewable energy systems](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/new-microgrid-guide-to-assist-hybrid-fossil-fuel-and-renewable-energy-systems/) - via Penn State PHILADELPHIA — Penn State’s Department of Architectural Engineering has announced the release of an introductory guide for those in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania who are interested in conceiving, developing and financing ‘hybrid’ fossil fuel and renewable energy systems. The guide, titled “CHP-Enabled Renewable Energy in Microgrids in Pennsylvania: A Guidance Document for
- [Energy Is a Community Coversation](https://www.protogen.com/blog/energy-is-a-community-conversation/) - It’s never been more obvious that energy is a COMMUNITY conversation. More and more we see municipalities making “Ready for 100” announcements, committing to a version of the Paris Climate Accord, e.g. 100% renewable energy (RE) for electricity by 2035 and for all sources by 2050. These communities are activating as a result of federal
- [AMERICA’S MISPLACED OPTIMISM](https://www.protogen.com/blog/americas-misplaced-optimism/) - Often when we discuss the US transition to renewable energy we think the finish line is in sight. It’s not. The problem is scale. Thinking about things in terms of millions is a real challenge. If our transition is to be successful, we must increase communication between consumers, providers and regulators. The question ProtoGen seeks to
- [THE WORLD NEEDS MORE BLUE COLLARS](https://www.protogen.com/blog/the-world-needs-more-blue-collars/) - When I started as an electrician in 1996, the blue collar world knew there was going to be a shortage of skilled workers. We would joke about it, saying "one day we will make more than doctors or lawyers." That day is here. Globalization driven by technology and a huge population requires a strong ramping
- [Putting Utilities Back in the Driver’s Seat](https://www.protogen.com/blog/putting-utilities-back-in-the-drivers-seat/) - The continued convergence of energy and transportation is creating tremendous opportunity for new business models, even as it stacks the odds against traditional electric utilities. News of Renault-Nissan developing plans to build a 100 MWh grid battery with used EV/Hybrid batteries is big. The dawn of super cheap batteries is here, just not in the
- [Microgrid Resilience Corridor Under Development in Pennsylvania and New Jersey](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/media-coverage/microgrid-resilience-corridor-under-development-in-pennsylvania-and-new-jersey/) - via Microgrid Knowledge Idaho National Laboratory (INL) announced last week that it will collaborate with ProtoGen, a Pennsylvania-based energy consulting company and microgrid developer, on the design, siting and development of a microgrid resilience corridor that will span parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The research project will consider eight planned or existing microgrids across
- [Volatility Ahead for PA Energy](https://www.protogen.com/blog/volatility-ahead-for-pa-energy/) - As part of our preparation for this week's annual Pennsylvania Municipal Electrical Association (PMEA) conference, we took a look at some key factors that are set to create volatility for energy markets in the Commonwealth. These range from the planned decommissioning of coal and nuclear plants to the rise of natural gas (and the US' entrance
- [How do Senior Living Stakeholders view Energy?](https://www.protogen.com/blog/how-do-senior-living-stakeholders-view-energy/) - The results are in! We asked attendees of the 2018 LeadingAge Conference & Expo about the changing electrical grid & its impact on senior living. Respondents (n=41) included a cross-discipline mix of senior living community leaders and employees (nursing, financial, operations, facilities, etc.), professional service providers (developers, architects, engineers, builders), and even a few grad students. Their

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- [About Us](https://www.protogen.com/about-us/) - About ProtoGen Our Mission To advance America's energy security and dominance by creating alignment among energy stakeholders. Our Values Transparency We strive to be transparent with customers and stakeholders because transparency builds trust, enables better decisions, and ultimately makes the world a better place. Empowerment We empower communities to enhance equitability, sustainability, and resilience by
- [MG Nav](https://www.protogen.com/mgnav/) - Introducing MGNav What Is MGNav? ProtoGen’s Microgrid Navigator (MGNav) is a valuable first step in the design process for your site. Designed with non-technical users in mind, you can begin planning your microgrid with a few simple input fields. The fields in MGNav’s input page determine your site’s energy consumption, its regulatory environment, and its
- [GridNav](https://www.protogen.com/gridnav/) - Introducing GridNav.io What Is GridNav? GridNav™ is the first platform to deliver the complete clean energy pre-development workflow in a single tool. Site identification, utility rate analysis, DOE-grade optimization, interactive financial modeling, AI-interpreted reporting, and portfolio comparison — all in one place, accessible to anyone, in minutes instead of months.It runs on the same optimization
- [Tools](https://www.protogen.com/tools/) - Our Tools Energy is a complex topic. Check out these free, open-source tools and resources to help you get smart. NEW! Grid Navigator (GridNav) Analysis Made Simple GridNav runs on NLR REopt® — the same optimization engine used by the U.S. Department of Energy — but delivers it through software anyone can use without engineering
- [Case Studies](https://www.protogen.com/case-studies/) - Case Studies View our project highlights below. Regional Microgrid Power Flow Time Lapse The green boxes indicate the capacity of the backbone circuit line segment. The yellow boxes indicate the instantaneous power of either the generation asset they are near or the borough load. The purple bubbles indicate generation capacity, and the red bubbles indicate
- [Education](https://www.protogen.com/education/) - Education & Workforce Development Learn more about our education resources, activities, and affiliated energy training programs. Leading The Charge In XR Development ProtoGen is spearheading the creation of energy workforce training in virtual reality, helping to increase the accessibility of essential hands-on training. Watch our demo video for an example of this exciting new initiative
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- [Microgrid Development](https://www.protogen.com/microgrid-development/) - Microgrid Development Your Trusted Microgrid Development Partner. ProtoGen develops microgrids and other distributed energy projects for a range of clients:Critical FacilitiesCommercial & IndustrialUtilitiesNative TribesFederal, State, County, Municipal GovernmentOur approach is thoughtful, consultative, and technology-neutral – putting your organization’s goals and objectives front and center.We can advance your energy project with laser-focused services or develop a
- [RE-Mixer Whitepaper](https://www.protogen.com/re-mixer/re-mixer-whitepaper/) - RE-Mixing our Energy Future What does it really mean to go 100% renewable? RE-Mixer is a free Excel-based renewable energy planning tool developed by ProtoGen and built to make energy transitions a more accessible goal for communities everywhere.Communities are pushing for a renewable energy transition, bringing new voices to the conversation. These voices have the
- [Newsroom](https://www.protogen.com/newsroom/) - Newsroom Latest News Media Coverage Press Releases All December 12, 2023 Microgrid Resilience Corridor Under Development in Pennsylvania and New Jersey December 7, 2023 ProtoGen, Inc. advances vision for PA/NJ microgrid resilience corridor August 19, 2022 ProtoGen announces completion of microgrid program for PA DEP March 16, 2022 Expanding Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and
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- [Cleantech Commercialization](https://www.protogen.com/cleantech-commercialization/) - Cleantech Commercialization We Turn Cleantech Innovations intoCommercial Success Stories. Succeeding in the clean tech space is hard, no matter how good the idea or product. The market is rapidly changing and there are pitfalls at every turn, from R&D and prototyping through piloting, commercializing, and maturation. ProtoGen has helped innovators, investors, manufacturers, and R&D firms
- [RE-Mixer](https://www.protogen.com/re-mixer/) - Free Resource: RE-Mixer V1.5 Renewable Energy Mix Tool Download the White Paper The Renewable Energy Mix Tool RE-Mixer (the Renewable Energy Mix tool) is an Excel-based tool for mapping the renewable energy transition at grid scale (i.e. in communities, counties and states). The tool was inspired by the recent flurry of Ready for 100 announcements,
- [Workforce Development](https://www.protogen.com/workforce-development/) - Workforce Development Empowering Today's Workforce forTomorrow's Energy Transition. As the world transitions to renewable and distributed energy, it is vital that the electrical workforce be ready to tackle the corresponding safety and technical challenges – from residential to utility-scale, and across the entire project lifecycle. Developing that hands-on know-how is mission critical – but requires
- [HybridFAST](https://www.protogen.com/hybridfast/) - Free Resource: HybridFAST HFX Photovoltaic and Battery Hybrid System Financial Advisory Spreadsheet Tool Watch The Videos Hybrid System Financial Advisory Spreadsheet Tool HybridFAST was created as an internal tool for facilitating conversations around the financial implications of grid-interactive photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid systems utilizing both. It should prove a

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- [ProtoGen | Energy Consulting, Microgrids, Workforce Development](https://www.protogen.com/protogen-energy-consulting-microgrids-workforce-development/) - Leading the Energy Transformation | ProtoGen offers energy consulting, project development, and workforce development services in markets across the US.

## Projects

- [FORECAST ENERGY](https://www.protogen.com/project/forecast-energy/) - A groundbreaking advancement in real-time solar forecasting. Forecast Energy brought solar forecasting technology to a level never seen before. Recognizing the immense potential of their innovation, the company sought the expertise of ProtoGen to propel their offering to new heights, enhance their hardware installation processes, and explore market opportunities in Puerto Rico.ProtoGen’s involvement in this
- [WIND TURBINE COMMERCIALIZATION](https://www.protogen.com/project/wind-turbine-commercialization/) - Goal: Enhance the renewable energy landscape and create a viable investment opportunity.In response to the pressing need for sustainable energy solutions, ProtoGen was retained to revitalize aging and poorly sited wind turbines. This endeavor involved an array of meticulous tasks, from site acquisition criteria development to hybrid system exploration. ProtoGen took a 4-step approach to
- [PA DEP Microgrid Feasibility Studies](https://www.protogen.com/project/pa-dep-micrgrid-feasibility-studies/) - Project Info Client PA Department of Environmental Protection, Energy Programs Office – Harrisburg, PA Timeframe 2022 – 2023 Services Program development & implementation; microgrid concept development; feasibility analysis Project Overview Design and deliver educational webinar series including follow-up surveysmicrogrids & distributed energy technologiesenergy resilience concepts and project driversBRIC and other funding opportunitiesAssist PA DEP in
- [Net-Zero Microgrid Modeling & Development​](https://www.protogen.com/project/net-zero-microgrid-modeling-development/) - Project Info Client Idaho National LaboratoryNet-Zero Microgrid Program Timeframe 2022 Services Stakeholder engagement; utility coordination; modeling & simulation Project Overview Techno-economic modeling of a net-zero microgrid at an Oregon wastewater plant750kW biogas CHP1.3MW solar PVbattery energy storage systemEngage stakeholders of four municipal utilities co-located along disused rail line in southeastern PennsylvaniaDevelop resilient energy corridor concept
- [UTILITY-SCALE PV SYSTEM I-V CURVE TRACE](https://www.protogen.com/project/utility-scale-pv-system-i-v-curve-trace/) - A multinational renewable energy developer invited ProtoGen to bid on this I-V curve tracing job based on our reputation of excellence with a large developer it had acquired. I-V curve tracing is a significant piece of the solar commissioning process. It entails the performance of electrical tests to verify photovoltaic array performance. For each string,
- [CCHP ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES](https://www.protogen.com/project/cchp-analysis-of-alternatives/) - CCHP (combined cooling, heat and power) feasibility analysis as part of a multi-phase real estate development project. Conducted site walk and inventory. Developed detailed equipment basis of design including site plan and architectural sketches/renderings. Built discounted cashflow model and developed lending options. Simultaneously developed RFP process for contractors to bid as customer-owned and third-party owned.
- [TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE AUDITING METHODOLOGIES](https://www.protogen.com/project/technical-evaluation-of-portfolio-performance-auditing-methodologies/) - This study examined the ASTM E28-48-13 Standard Test Method for Reporting Photovoltaic Non-Concentrator System Performance that serves as the basis of its proprietary Performance Testing procedure. It compared these methodologies to the NJR Performance Guarantees and Facility Verification Testing procedure with the intent of determining the applicability of each method to calculation of the performance
- [PSU Grid Smart Training and Resource Center (GridSTAR)](https://www.protogen.com/project/gridstar-center-at-the-phila-navy-yard/) - From 2011-2018 ProtoGen served as Technical Lead for the PSU GridSTAR Center, a pioneering initiative situated in the heart of the Philadelphia Navy Yard. A testament to the power of public-private collaboration, The GridSTAR Center received a substantial financial backing of $3 million from private sources and an additional $5 million in federal funding, highlighting
- [SPOT DC-DC OPTIMIZERS](https://www.protogen.com/project/spot-dc-dc-optimizers/) - Turning groundbreaking technology into a ready-for-market product Alencon, headquartered in Hatboro, PA, is a prominent power electronics manufacturer renowned for its expertise in PV inverters and innovative DC optimizers such as “SPOTs” (String Power Optimizers and Transmitters). The company’s commitment to cutting-edge technology led it to engage ProtoGen in 2016 to provide commercialization services for
- [Creating Opportunities for Veterans in the Solar Sector](https://www.protogen.com/project/solar-ready-vets/) - ProtoGen EVP Andy Macky was deeply honored to play a vital role in supporting the Solar Ready Vets initiative, a program spearheaded by the Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative. The goal of this program was to help our nation’s transitioning veterans work in the rapidly expanding solar energy industry. As active duty service members prepared
- [The Energy Storage and Microgrid Training and Certification (ESAMTAC)](https://www.protogen.com/project/esamtac/) - A national safety training program Led by Penn State University (PSU) and crafted through the collective efforts of various industry stakeholders, ESAMTAC addresses the critical need for workers to possess a comprehensive understanding of electrical construction, safety codes, and standards. Trainees are taught to handle, assemble, and interconnect microgrid system components with utmost safety and productivity.
- [Industrial Microgrid Development](https://www.protogen.com/project/industrial-microgrid-development/) - Project Info Client McAdoo Allen, Inc. – Quakertown, PA Timeframe 2019 – 2022 Services Concept development; utility coordination; business & legal review; RFP documents & process; project management Project Overview Complex retrofit of existing chemical manufacturing facilityMultiple project goals:upgrade site electrical/mechanical systemsgreen-up products and energy supplyimprove poor power qualitymake plant resilient & ready to integrate
- [CHP-Enabled Renewable Energy Microgrid at Phila. Navy Yard](https://www.protogen.com/project/psu-at-navy-yard-microgrid/) - Project Info Client Penn State University and PECO Timeframe 2019 Services Design-build; RFP documents & process; technical services; utility coordination; construction management Project Overview Design-build of a 65kW natural gas-fired microturbine at Bldg 7R Integrated with existing components rooftop solar arraylithium-ion battery energy storage systemlead acid battery energy storage systemInstalled and configured additional components includinghyperlocal weather stationmicrogrid controllersecure
- [Community Microgrid at Bader Field](https://www.protogen.com/project/community-microgrid-at-bader-field/) - Project Info Client DEEM Enterprises, LLC – Atlantic City, NJ Timeframe 2020-present Services Concept development; stakeholder process; modeling & simulation; business & legal review; project management Project Overview Hydrogen-ready net-zero microgrid with district geothermal142-acre brownfield redevelopment5.5 million ft2 of mixed-use space60,000 MWh of annual site loads (peaking at 15MW)10.6MW rooftop PV (the site maximum)13MWh of
- [SOLAR FEASIBILITY – SPRINGFIELD TWP.](https://www.protogen.com/project/solar-feasibility-springfield-twp/) - Stakeholders in Springfield Township (Bucks County, PA) have engaged in ongoing discussions about the possibility of installing a photovoltaic (PV) system to serve municipal loads, and reached out to ProtoGen looking for an unbiased third-party perspective. We took time to identify and understand their goals for the system, collected their ideas, and set to work
- [ADVANCED GRID SUPPORT SERVICES INVERTER TESTING](https://www.protogen.com/project/advanced-grid-support-services-inverter-testing/) - Performed advanced inverter test cases demonstrating the grid-compatibility and support capabilities of residential-scale PV inverters. Designed and built a residential-scale PV system testing platform, executed voltage trip limit, frequency and voltage ride through, power factor, volt-var, volt-Watt test cases, extracted operational data and sub-cycle time coordinated performance data at in front and behind meter locations,
- [CRYSTAL SPRINGS HOMERUN REPLACEMENT](https://www.protogen.com/project/crystal-springs-homerun-replacement/) - Our client is a property development and management company that owns several solar PV systems for which ProtoGen provides operations & maintenance and technical services. This PV system, situated atop the Crystal Springs building, was installed in 2010. During routine O&M activities it became evident that the negative homerun conductor was beginning to degrade and
- [COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC STAKEHOLDER PROCESS AND RECOMMENDATION REPORT](https://www.protogen.com/project/commercial-electric-stakeholder-process-and-recommendation-report/) - Technical lead for Borough Energy Committee addressing the local municipal electric utility’s rates and value proposition for ratepayers. Reviewed the utility’s existing supply contracts. Designed and implemented a stakeholder process to gather input from commercial/industrial customers. Identified nine energy projects totaling 6,500 kWDC of grid- and distributed-scale PV, BESS and CHP. Developed economic analyses for
- [NORTH CAMPUS ENERGY DEVELOPMENT](https://www.protogen.com/project/north-campus-energy-development/) - Description: Led the evaluation of various energy project opportunities at the North Campus including PV, CHP, BESS and other microgrid technologies, as well as the aging and inefficient steam plant. Attended kick-off meeting with County Director of Facilities and Operations. Collected interval data for 21 electric and three gas accounts. Conducted site visits of the

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