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MicroGrid Renewable Integration Dispatch and Sizing (MiGRIDS) Analysis of Spinning and Regulating Reserve Options for Wind in an Alaskan Diesel Microgrid
Applies the open-source MicroGrid Renewable Integration Dispatch and Sizing (MiGRIDS) Python tool to assess operating reserve strategies in a wind-diesel microgrid relevant to Alaska. Compares options to reduce diesel spinning reserve and regulating requirements, including optimiz...
VanderMeer, J. et al University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dec 31, 2022
Modeling and Evaluating Beneficial Matches between Excess Renewable Power Generation and Non-Electric Heat Loads in Remote Alaska Microgrids
Develops a decision-making method to identify beneficial matches between excess renewable electricity and non-electric, dispatchable heat loads in remote Alaska microgrids. Uses HOMER Pro to model excess generation across multiple wind and solar build-out combinations and then qua...
Bolt, G. et al University of Alaska Fairbanks
Mar 24, 2022
Modelling of Non-linear CHP Efficiency Curves in Distributed Energy Systems
Distributed energy resources gain an increased importance in commercial and industrial building design. Combined heat and power (CHP) units are considered as one of the key technologies for cost and emission reduction in buildings. In order to make optimal decisions on investment ...
Milan, C. et al Aalborg University
May 31, 2015
Igiugig’s Journey Toward Sustainability
This case study chronicles the efforts of the Igiugig Village Council, NREL, and Deerstone Consulting to transition the remote Alaska community toward sustainable energy solutions. It describes projects such as renewable microgrid installations, energy efficiency improvements, cap...
Salmon, A. et al Igiugig Village Council
Nov 30, 2022
Load Control for Frequency Response A Literature Review
As electricity grids employ greater fractions of renewable energy, which introduce additional variability and uncertainty in the net-load, balancing electrical load and generation becomes more challenging. This paper reviews the literature documenting physical simulations and real...
Anderson, B. et al NLR
Jan 31, 2022
Modeling of Thermal Storage Systems in MILP Distributed Energy Resource Models
Thermal energy storage (TES) and distributed generation technologies, such as combined heat and power (CHP) or photovoltaics (PV), can be used to reduce energy costs and decrease CO2 emissions from buildings by shifting energy consumption to times with less emissions and/or lower ...
Steen, D. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Dec 31, 2014
Security-Constrained Design of Isolated Multi-Energy Microgrids
Energy supply in rural and off-grid communities has traditionally relied on diesel-based microgrids, due to limited access. But global environmental concerns are pushing for the transformation of these systems into renewable-based microgrids. This transition to more complex system...
Mashayekh, S. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Mar 31, 2018
Check the Stack: An Enabling Framework for Resilient Microgrids
Highly destructive natural disasters have illustrated the fragility of critical infrastructure including emergency services, healthcare, and water treatment during long-term electricity outages. One pathway to increase the resilience of critical infrastructure amidst disruptions t...
Cook, J. et al NLR
Oct 31, 2018
Considerations for Distributed Energy Resource Integration in Puerto Rico: Analytical Support for Interconnection and IEEE Std 1547-2018
This report documents collaborative efforts by several U.S. national laboratories to support Puerto Rico's integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into its electric grid. The multi-lab team provided technical analyses, grid modeling, and stakeholder engagement to develop...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Jan 31, 2021
Geothermal Data Repository
The Geothermal Data Repository is an open access platform operated by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Geothermal to archive and disseminate geothermal datasets. It houses geophysical surveys, drilling logs, production data, laboratory measurements, and project reports co...
Weers, J. et al National Laboratory of the Rockies
Jan 02, 2012
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