LAS VEGAS, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xendee Corporation, provider of the leading design and operation platform for distributed energy and microgrid systems, announced today the results of a new market survey executed by Energy Changemakers and Renewable Energy World that highlights how distributed energy and microgrid projects might be evolving in 2026 following federal policy changes and ongoing utility challenges.
Between the elimination of solar incentives, the introduction of tariffs on international distributed energy technologies, the surge in energy demand from data centers, on-shoring of critical supply chains, and the increasing cost of electricity, this past year has created an entirely new set of navigational challenges. To understand exactly where and how microgrid and distributed energy developers are shifting their strategies to meet objectives, Energy Changemakers and Renewable Energy World surveyed more than 150 industry professionals in October and November 2025.
Despite federal funding changes, project outlooks remain strong
The survey revealed a shift from reliance on government funding as developers pivot to move projects forward:
Multiple DER technologies become essential to success
Challenges with interconnection queues and data center demand, coupled with extreme weather, are driving developers towards microgrids and greater complexity in project development to meet the market’s energy needs and remain competitive:
"With permitting delays and power outages already costing businesses real money, speed to power and cost certainty have become non-negotiable. Many companies are forced to rethink where power comes from, and now see the traditional grid as too fragile, accelerating the shift to microgrids," said Adib Naslé, CEO of Xendee. "Our data shows that integrated microgrids deliver faster and stronger returns than standalone DERs."
Tools to reduce risk take precedence
With funding losses, businesses are leaning towards tools that help reduce project risks, move faster, and improve margins to advance DER and microgrid development:
To view the full market survey, please visit: https://xendee.com/2026-microgrid-market-survey
About Xendee Corporation
Xendee is an award-winning software platform built to integrate feasibility analysis and proposal generation, portfolio assessment, detailed engineering, and operation of Distributed Energy Resources and EV fast-charging infrastructure. It is the only integrated provider of microgrid design and Artificial Intelligence-based microgrid operation optimization software. Xendee’s techno-economic algorithms can produce an ideal investment solution and operation schedule to meet organizational goals which can include reducing costs, cutting emissions, and increasing resilience. Explore how Xendee can empower your organization by setting up a call with us at xendee.com/demo.