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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
Heila Microgrid Controller Validation Using CUBE: Cooperative Research and Development Final Report, CRADA Number CRD-17-663
This CRADA facilitates validation of the Heila IQ controller (microgrid controller) using NREL's Consolidated Utility Base Energy (CUBE) hardware platform. The CUBE microgrid platform includes power electronics and controls to integrate PV, battery, and diesel generator assets to ...
Shirazi, M. and Mather, B. NLR
Jul 31, 2018
Cybersecurity in Photovoltaic Plant Operations
This paper provides practical information for PV plant operators regarding cybersecurity. Plans to integrate photovoltaic generation into utility systems requires that cybersecurity be considered in every aspect from customer data to business information to plant monitoring and co...
Walker, A. et al NLR
Feb 28, 2021
Resilience and Economics of Microgrids with PV, Battery Storage, and Networked Diesel Generators
Current designs and assessments of microgrids have ignored component reliability, leading to significant errors in predicting a microgrid's performance while islanded. Existing life cycle cost studies on hybrid microgrids—which combine photovoltaics (PV), battery storage and net...
Marqusee, J. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Microgrid Initiative
This Department of Energy report outlines the objectives and progress of the Microgrid Initiative led by the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. It summarizes research and development efforts aimed at advancing microgrid technologies, including standardized cont...
Ton, D. and Smith, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Sep 30, 2012
Chefornak Energy Configuration Options: Energy Infrastructure Optimization to Reduce Fuel Cost and Dependence in Chefornak, Alaska
The U.S. Department of Energy is funding, through the Grid Modernization Program, the Alaska Microgrid Partnership (AMP), a multi-stakeholder collaborative comprised of national labs and Alaska based partners. The over-arching goal of AMP is to reduce the use of total imported fue...
Jimenez, A. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2017
Distribution Optimal Resilience Design Tool “LPNORM”
The Distribution Optimal Resilience Design Tool, known as LPNORM, is a software module distributed through NRECA’s Open Modeling Framework that helps utilities plan resilience investments on distribution circuits. Users can import detailed circuit and pole models, define extreme...
Pinney, D. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Oct 31, 2024
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
Integrated Synchronization Control of Grid-Forming Inverters for Smooth Microgrid Transition
This paper develops an integrated synchronization control technique for a grid-forming inverter operating within a microgrid that can improve the microgrid's transients during microgrid transition operation. This integrated synchronization control includes the disconnection synchr...
Wang, J. et al NLR
Jul 31, 2019
Evaluating the Role of Pre-Application Reports in Improving Distributed Generation Interconnection Processes
NREL report, Evaluating the Role of Pre-Application Reports in Improving Distributed Generation Interconnection Process, evaluates the impact of the pre-application report process and how it relates to the application approval rate. This summary document is based on NREL report ...
Peterson, Z. and Lockhart, E. NLR
Oct 31, 2018
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