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Tribal Microgrids Support Tenuous Lifelines During Grid Shutdowns
This piece explains how microgrids developed by tribal nations keep essential community services running when the bulk grid fails. By combining local renewable generation and storage, these microgrids power water systems, medical clinics, communications centers, and emergency shel...
Peterson, K. Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs
Oct 07, 2021
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
Clause-by-Clause Summary of Requirements in IEEE Std 1547-2018
This summary document distills the key requirements of the IEEE Std 1547-2018, the standard that defines the interconnection and interoperability criteria for distributed energy resources with electric power systems. Organized by clause, it outlines technical specifications relate...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Feb 29, 2020
Community Energy Planning Guide with Model RFP Template for Consultant Services
Produced by Sustainable Jersey, this guide assists municipalities and community organizations in developing comprehensive energy plans. It covers steps for assessing energy usage, setting goals, engaging stakeholders, and prioritizing projects. The document includes a model reques...
Sustainable Jersey
Jul 31, 2022
Guidelines to implement battery energy storage systems under public-private partnership structures
This World Bank and Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) publication provides guidance on structuring and implementing battery energy storage projects under public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements. It discusses contract models, risk allocation, financial c...
The World Bank, P. The World Bank
Dec 31, 2022
Microgrid Procurement Checklist Training, Part. 1
This slide deck, part of a multi-part series, offers a checklist and step-by-step guidance for procuring microgrid systems. It covers topics such as defining project objectives, evaluating technology options, developing specifications, selecting vendors, and managing contracts. Th...
Michel, V. et al U.S. Department of Energy
Apr 09, 2025
Renewable Energy Development in Indian Country: A Handbook for Tribes
This handbook, produced by the U.S. DOE Office of Indian Energy in collaboration with NREL, offers a comprehensive guide for tribes pursuing renewable energy development. It covers project planning, resource assessment, financing, partnerships, permitting, and tribal governance co...
MacCourt, D. U.S. Department of Energy
May 31, 2010
Generic Microgrid Controller Specifications
Developed by the Advanced Power and Energy Program for the U.S. Department of Energy, this document provides generic specifications for microgrid controllers. It delineates required and optional functions across four modes of operation: grid-connected, islanded, transition, and su...
Razeghi, G. et al U.S. Department of Energy
Sep 30, 2016
Design and Scheduling of Microgrids using Benders Decomposition
The distribution feeder laterals in a distribution feeder with relatively high PV generation as compared to the load can be operated as microgrids to achieve reliability, power quality and economic benefits. However, renewable resources are intermittent and stochastic in nature. A...
Nagarajan, A. and Ayyanar, R. NLR
Dec 31, 2015
A Primer on the Unintentional Islanding Protection Requirement in IEEE Std 1547-2018
This primer provides an accessible explanation of the unintentional islanding protection provisions in IEEE Std 1547-2018. It describes why preventing unintentional islanding is critical, outlines testing and detection methods, and clarifies performance requirements for distribute...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Mar 31, 2022
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