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Cybersecurity Guidance for Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
As part of the Securing Solar for the Grid (S2G): Cybersecurity for Solar Systems workshop at RE + in Las Vegas, Nevada, NREL researchers discuss an ongoing effort to develop cybersecurity guidance for vendors and operators of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS)...
Saleem, D. et al NLR
Sep 13, 2023
Cybersecurity Considerations for Distributed Energy Resources on the U.S. Electric Grid
Summarizes DER cyber trends and risks and recommends risk-informed practices such as zero-trust architectures, secure interfaces, multi-factor authentication, and standardized testing. Includes appendices on grid support functions and threat scenarios to ground planning and procur...
, . U.S. Department of Energy
Mar 30, 2026
Distributed Wind Considerations From the IEEE 1547-2018 Revision
This technical report reviews key revisions to IEEE Std 1547-2018 from a distributed wind perspective. It outlines potential system benefits, manufacturer concerns, and implementation considerations, and provides general industry guidance to support adoption and compliance for dis...
Preus, R. et al NLR
Mar 01, 2021
Utility and Grid Operator Resources for Future Power Systems Webinar Series: Introduction to Microgrids
NREL's collection highlights research, datasets, and decision support tools for transmission and distribution planning, interconnection studies, and operations. The page helps utilities and grid operators evaluate options for accommodating emerging large loads, including data cent...
Prabakar, K. NLR
Jul 15, 2025
Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Energy
Published by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), this guide helps consumers navigate the process of adopting residential solar power. It explains how solar photovoltaic systems work, outlines factors to consider when selecting equipment and installers, and describes fi...
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Jun 30, 2025
BPS-Connected Battery Energy Storage Systems and Hybrid Power Plants
Recorded webinar in NERC’s IBR task‑force series covering performance characteristics, modeling, and operational considerations for BPS‑connected battery storage and hybrid plants. Topics include grid‑support functions, protection interactions, ride‑through expectations,...
Force, T. North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Jul 10, 2021
Integration of Inverter-Based Resources Into Microgrids
AVEC presentation summarizing village-scale projects integrating batteries and inverter-based resources with diesel generation and, in some cases, wind and solar. The presentation covers design approaches for diesel-off operation (grid-forming inverters, system controller integrat...
Shirazi, M.
Oct 01, 2024
DER Cybersecurity RandD
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) conducted more than 30 assessments for utilities across the United States with a cybersecurity assessment tool based on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (C2M2) and the National Institute of ...
Reynolds, T. and Sanghvi, A. NLR
Mar 30, 2026
Creation of a Synthetic Rural Alaskan Microgrid Model
Describes the development of a synthetic benchmark power-system model representing a rural Alaskan island microgrid while avoiding disclosure of confidential critical-infrastructure data. Summarizes the methodology used to create the synthetic grid and evaluates performance throug...
Francisco, A. University of Alaska Fairbanks
Sep 03, 2025
Updating Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Rules A Guide for Local Authorities
This guide, produced by NREL in collaboration with IREC, provides local authorities and regulators with a roadmap for updating distributed energy resource interconnection standards to align with IEEE Std 1547-2018. It explains the technical changes introduced in the revised stand...
NLR
Jun 30, 2023
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