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The Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework
The Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework (DER-CF) is a guidance and assessment tool developed by NREL and industry partners to help organizations evaluate the cybersecurity posture of their distributed energy resource systems. The tool provides a structured question...
NLR
Apr 30, 2022
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
DMS Advanced Applications for Accommodating High Penetrations of DERs and Microgrids: Preprint
Efficient and effective management of the electrical distribution system requires an integrated system approach for Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS), and microgrids to work in harmony...
Maitra, A. et al Electric Power Research Institute
Dec 31, 2016
An Innovative Energy Management System for Microgrids with Multiple Grid-Forming Inverters
As increasingly more grid-forming (GFM) inverter-based resources replace traditional fossil-fueled synchronous generators as the GFM sources in microgrids, the existing microgrid energy management systems (EMS) need to be updated to control and coordinate multiple GFM inverters th...
Comden, J. and Wang, J. NLR
Dec 31, 2023
Investigating Multi-Microgrid Black Start Methods Using Grid-Forming Inverters
This paper examines state-of-the-art microgrid (MG) black-start technologies with grid-forming (GFM) inverter-based resources (IBRs) and proposes black start and interconnection methods for 100% inverter-based MGs. A multiple-MG approach is proposed and compared to the existing me...
Fix, E. et al Siemens
Dec 31, 2022
Cost Analysis of Renewable Energy-Based Microgrids
This paper analyzes the cost composition of microgrid construction as well as the influencing key factors. The Microgrid Cost Study aims at identifying the average cost of a typical microgrid project. The project is limited to the vicinity of U.S. and hence takes into account of o...
Giraldez Miner, J. et al University of Denver
Dec 31, 2016
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
A Solar Hosting Capacity Analysis on a Synthetic Rural Alaska Microgrid Model
The report discusses procedures used to conduct a hosting capacity analysis (HCA) on a synthetic Alaskan microgrid model. This includes the test case used, assumptions in the analysis, and the several algorithms implemented. The maximum distribution transformer and line loading o...
Francisco, A. et al University of Alaska Fairbanks
Apr 24, 2025
Valuing wind as a distributed energy resource: A literature review
As more distributed energy resources are deployed on electric grid systems across the world, it is important to identify, characterize, and quantify the value elements of different types of distributed energy resources so that policymakers, developers, and utilities can make infor...
Barrows, S. et al Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Nov 30, 2021
Hardware-in-the-Loop Test Bed and Test Methodology for Microgrid Controller Evaluation
Increasing penetration levels of distributed energy resources are making the deployment of microgrids more feasible. Controllers that operate such microgrids are key to realizing the objectives of the microgrid owner or operator and there is a need to evaluate microgrid controller...
Prabakar, K. et al NLR
Aug 16, 2018
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