Search the Library
Showing results 11 - 20 of 80.
Show
results per page.
Order by:
Resource Type Specific
Technologies
Topics
Keywords
Design, Operation, and Controlled-Island Operation of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013 Microgrid
This document reports on the design and operation of a high-capacity and high-penetration-ratio microgrid, which consists of 19 photovoltaic-powered residential houses designed by collegiate teams as part of their participation in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013...
Kurnik, C. et al NLR
Mar 31, 2015
Distributed Wind Controls: A Research Roadmap for Microgrids, Infrastructure Resilience, and Advanced Controls Launchpad (MIRACL)
The Microgrids, Infrastructure Resilience, and Advanced Controls Launchpad (MIRACL) project’s controls research area aims to expand the benefits from distributed wind (DW) generation assets beyond solely providing low cost power directly to consumers. To make distributed wind tu...
Reilly, J. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2020
High-Fidelity Model of Stand-Alone Diesel Electric Generator With Hybrid Turbine-Governor Configuration for Microgrid Studies
Develops a high-fidelity dynamic model of a stand-alone diesel electric generator to support microgrid control design as inverter-based resources provide fast frequency response alongside diesel primary response. The model includes a synchronous machine, DC4B excitation with a V/H...
Shah, C. et al University of Alaska Fairbanks
Oct 02, 2022
Laboratory-Scale Microgrid System for Control of Power Distribution in Local Energy Networks Part I: Theory and Design
One of the promising solutions to achieve sustainable energy systems in future smart cities is to deploy microgrids in local energy networks. Due to the decentralized nature of microgrids, large-scale utilization of these resources will increase the reliability of the energy syste...
Mahmud, R. NLR
Jan 17, 2019
NREL and SDGandE Collaboration to Support SDGandE Grid and Storage Efforts: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report, CRADA Number: CRD-14-562
This project will enable effective utilization of high penetration of photovoltaics (PV) in islanded microgrids, increasing overall system efficiency, decreased fuel costs and resiliency of the overall system to help meet the SunShot goals of enhancing system integration methods t...
Baggu, M. NLR
Dec 31, 2016
Experimental Validation of a Diesel Genset Frequency Dynamics Model for Use in Remote Area Power Systems
Addresses the need for accurate diesel generator dynamic models in converter-dominated remote microgrids by experimentally identifying and validating a frequency dynamics model for a 400 kVA diesel genset. Notes that original vendor/system models often do not match observed field ...
Rauniyar, M. et al Electric Power Research Institute
Jun 12, 2024
Design of Resilient Electric Distribution Systems for Remote Communities: Surgical Load Management using Smart Meters
This paper describes a systematic process of designing resilient electric distribution systems and microgrids using smart meters for surgical load management (SLM) as part of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The work focuses on selection approach, integration, and interoper...
Panwar, M. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2020
Microgrid Program Strategy
The Strategy development process began with microgrid experts deliberating on areas the Strategy should focus on for impactful results. These deliberations led to the development of seven strategic white papers, one for each of the six strategic RandD areas identified and one addi...
Ferreira, S. et al Sandia National Laboratories
Mar 30, 2026
7 Resources
7 Resources
Cybersecurity Baselines for Electric Distribution Systems and DER
Defines baseline controls electric distribution utilities and DER operators should adopt and provides interim guidance for asset scoping and prioritization. Intended as a common starting point for regulators and utilities to align risk management programs.
U.S. Department of Energy, N.
Jan 31, 2024
Inverter Controls for Smooth Transition Operation and Voltage Balancing of Networked Microgrids
With increasing penetrations of distributed energy resources (DERs), researchers have extensively studied the formation and networking of microgrids to improve reliability during distribution system outages. However, these operations might require DERs in the microgrids to switch...
Sawant, J. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2022
Do you have a resource we should add to the library?
Input from multi-disciplinary practitioners helps us address knowledge gaps and improve our catalog. Use the submission form to suggest a new resource to add to C-MIX.
