Micro-grids vs. Traditional Energy Monopolies

Micro-grids are gaining attention in the evolving energy distribution environment. Recent major black-outs and natural disasters, such as Hurricane Sandy, have brought attention to vulnerabilities in our current energy distribution systems. Micro-grids might not only be the anwser to infrastructure related delivery issues but also help open the doors to more affordable energy sources like residential home solar power as monopolies lose traction. Here is a nice article by the EDF concerning micro-grids…
Microgrid power struggle tests century-old monopolies