Posts by Oncore Team
Island Mode: Generator Options, Microgrids & Challenges
What is “island mode”? “Island mode” is when a microgrid is disconnected from external forms of power and relies on self-generated power to power all systems within its purview. This is best explained in an example. Let’s imagine a hospital that has diesel generators, but is connected to the main power grid. When the power…
Read MoreBWR Innovations Awarded $500k in Renewable Energy Grants from North Dakota Industrial Commission
BISMARCK, ND (July 30, 2025) – The North Dakota Industrial Commission announced the approval of $700,000 in matching grants through its Renewable Energy Program. The funding supports two innovative projects, with an award of $500,000 going to BWR Innovations, LLC to advance its hydrogen energy project. The $500,000 grant was awarded to BWR Innovations, LLC…
Read MoreOncore Energy Recognized as “Early Adopter” of Honeywell’s Hydrogen Leak Detector
Fargo, N.D. (May 7, 2025) – Automation.com has recognized Oncore Energy and BWR Innovations as one of the early adopters of Honeywell’s Hydrogen Leak Detector (HLD). This acknowledgment highlights BWR Innovations’ proactive approach to integrating safety technology into hydrogen power solutions. The recent release from Automation.com regarding Honeywell’s new HLD sensor has garnered attention across…
Read MoreSolar Hydrogen Generator: Converting Sunlight into Storable Hydrogen Power
One of the biggest problems to solve with solar energy is the ability to store extra unused power. Solar panels produce more electricity than most systems can use at one time. The way this has usually been solved is through the use of rows and rows of batteries. This can work, but they are very…
Read MoreHydrogen Fuel Cell Microgrid Project: Energy Innovation, Integration and Assurance
Fargo, N.D. (April 29, 2024) – BWR Innovation announces it was recently granted a two-year subcontract by The Global Connective Center, LLC as a part of an agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop and integrate capabilities for a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Microgrid (H2MG) to promote operation energy resilience. The H2MG project…
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