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PRAS: Probabilistic Resource Adequacy Suite
PRAS is a modeling suite developed by NREL that performs probabilistic resource adequacy assessments for power systems. It incorporates weather variability, generator outages, and demand uncertainty to estimate metrics such as loss of load expectation (LOLE). Users can explore how...
NLR
Apr 20, 2025
Microgrid Overview
Published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office, this fact sheet provides a concise overview of microgrids. It defines what microgrids are, explains their benefits for resilience and sustainability, describes common components, and lists federal initiatives sup...
Office, D. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2023
Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025
Renewable Capacity Statistics is an annual publication by the International Renewable Energy Agency that compiles data on installed renewable energy capacity worldwide. The 2025 edition provides updated figures for total renewable generation capacity at the end of 2024, broken dow...
International Renewable Energy Agency
Feb 28, 2025
Overview of Functional Technical Requirements for Intentional Islands
This document provides an overview of intentional islands, otherwise known as microgrids. The topics covered include common types of microgrid configurations, high level summaries of standards that address some aspect of microgrid implementation and interconnection, and a discussi...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Nov 30, 2022
Biomass Resource Data, Tools, and Maps
NREL's biomass resources page aggregates a suite of datasets, interactive maps, and analytical tools focused on biomass feedstocks in the United States. Resources include county-level supply estimates for crop and forest residues, urban wood waste, and energy crops; supply curves ...
NLR
Mar 25, 2025
PR-DRIFT: Puerto Rico Demand Response Impact and Forecast Tool
PR-DRIFT is an NREL-developed tool that models and forecasts the impacts of demand response programs on Puerto Rico's electric grid. It simulates how customer participation in demand response can reduce peak loads, provide ancillary services, and improve resilience. The tool helps...
NLR
Mar 11, 2025
Resilience Hubs: Creating a Resilience Hub and Spoke Network
Outlines siting and design considerations for Resilience Hubs, including roof condition and PV suitability, storage needs, accessibility, flood risk, and space for pets/children. Lists essential services (e.g., power, charging, refrigeration, potable water) and basic operational r...
Network, D. Urban Sustainability Directors Network
Dec 31, 2023
Resilience Hubs: Shifting Power to Communities and Increasing Community Capacity
Presents Resilience Hubs as equity-driven, community-led facilities that strengthen local capacity and shift decision-making power. Details how hubs coordinate communications, distribute resources, and integrate mitigation/adaptation goals across routine and emergency operations.
Baja, K. Urban Sustainability Directors Network
Jan 01, 2019
Community-Centric Microgrid Feasibility Analysis Framework to Accelerate Resilience of Island Communities
Provides a community-centric microgrid feasibility framework for coastal and island communities, starting with community engagement and translating community priorities into technology scenarios. Demonstrates the approach in St. George (Pribilof Islands, Alaska), evaluating diesel...
Poudel, B. et al Idaho National Laboratory
Dec 30, 2024
Integration of Electrolysis Systems Into Isolated Microgrid Systems at Extreme Cold Climates
Isolated microgrid systems are generally used to power communities in remote locations where transmission line installations are cost prohibitive. These systems are usually powered by diesel generators, delivering expensive energy with high carbon emissions. However, most of these...
Nemsow, N. et al Karlsruche Institute of Technology
Dec 31, 2024
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