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Cybersecurity Guidance for Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
As part of the Securing Solar for the Grid (S2G): Cybersecurity for Solar Systems workshop at RE + in Las Vegas, Nevada, NREL researchers discuss an ongoing effort to develop cybersecurity guidance for vendors and operators of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS)...
Saleem, D. et al NLR
Sep 13, 2023
Comparison of Load Models for Estimating Electrical Efficiency in DC Microgrids: Preprint
This paper compares several electrical load models for estimating the efficiency of DC vs. AC distribution in microgrids. Candidate models include energy balance, harmonic power flow, and time-domain modeling. Model results are compared with numerical studies and validated with ex...
Santos, A. et al Colorado State University
Aug 31, 2020
Cybersecurity Certification Standard for Distributed Energy and Inverter-Based Resources
NREL and UL co-presented on their joint effort to develop a cybersecurity certification standard for distributed energy resources (DERs) at a meeting of the Cybersecurity Advisory Team for State Solar (CATSS). The advisory team is hosted by NASEO and NARUC. The presentation outlin...
Saleem, D. and Slowinske, M. NLR
Jan 23, 2022
Distributed Energy Resource Framework
The Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework (DER-CF) is a guidance and assessment tool developed by NREL and industry partners to help organizations evaluate the cybersecurity posture of their distributed energy resource systems. The tool provides a structured question...
NLR
Dec 31, 2025
Updating Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Rules A Guide for Local Authorities
This guide, produced by NREL in collaboration with IREC, provides local authorities and regulators with a roadmap for updating distributed energy resource interconnection standards to align with IEEE Std 1547-2018. It explains the technical changes introduced in the revised stand...
NLR
Jun 30, 2023
Modeling the Integration of Marine Energy into Microgrids Wave Resource Assessment
This dataset from the University of Alaska Fairbanks provides wave resource assessments for integrating marine energy into microgrids. It includes modeled wave heights, periods, and power densities for selected coastal locations, helping determine the feasibility of wave energy as...
Mankle, H. and Robertson, B. University of Alaska Fairbanks
Jun 29, 2023
The Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework
The Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework (DER-CF) is a guidance and assessment tool developed by NREL and industry partners to help organizations evaluate the cybersecurity posture of their distributed energy resource systems. The tool provides a structured question...
NLR
Apr 30, 2022
Prevention of Unintentional Islands in Power Systems with Distributed Resources
This resource examines the phenomenon of unintentional islanding when a portion of the grid continues to be energized by distributed energy resources during a larger outage. It describes potential risks to safety and equipment, reviews existing standards and detection methods, and...
Kroposki, B. NLR
Aug 23, 2016
Federal On-Site Distributed Energy Procurement Options
This resource from FEMP outlines various procurement pathways available to federal agencies seeking to deploy distributed energy projects on-site. It compares approaches such as energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), utility energy service contracts (UESCs), power purchase ...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2025
Cost Analysis of Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids
This paper analyzes the cost composition of microgrid construction as well as the influencing key factors. The Microgrid Cost Study aims at identifying the average cost of a typical microgrid project. The project is limited to the vicinity of U.S. and hence takes into account of o...
Giraldez Miner, J. et al University of Denver
Dec 31, 2016
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