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A Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) Evaluation of Service Restoration With Networked Microgrids
This paper describes the power-hardware-in-the loop (PHIL) evaluation of the feasibility of service restoration solutions determined by the PowerModelsONM.jl tool. This tool incorporates microgrids and the networking of microgrids into its determination of an optimal service resto...
Jain, R. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2023
Guide to the Distributed Energy Resources Cybersecurity Framework
In May 2018, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Cybersecurity Strategy document, a multiyear plan specifically regarding cybersecurity in the energy sector. The framework outlined in this report aligns with strategies identified in the DOE Cybersecurity Strategy docu...
Powell, C. et al NLR
Nov 30, 2019
Diesel Generator Controller Evaluation via Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop for Various Microgrid Operation Modes
This paper presents the Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) evaluation of a diesel generator controller for various microgrid operation modes. The model of the diesel generator (governor, exciter, and primary control) is simulated in real time, and the secondary control is impl...
Wang, J. et al NLR
Jan 31, 2019
DC Microgrid Reliability Enhancement with Adaptive Converter Thermal Management
Due to the different device selections, aging levels, and thermal dissipation performance, some converters may take additional thermal stress on switching devices than others in paralleled converter systems, which will reduce system reliability. To address this problem, this paper...
Zhu, X. et al Aalborg University
Dec 31, 2023
Site-Specific Evaluation of Microgrid Controller Using Controller and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop
Microgrid assets are built by utilities to improve the resilience and reliability of segments of the distribution system. Controllers with advanced capabilities will operate and control these microgrids with diverse energy technologies, which vary from inverter-based photovoltaics...
Prabakar, K. et al NLR
Sep 30, 2019
Cyber Security Assessment of Distributed Energy Resources
New distributed energy resource (DER) interconnection standards require communications and interoperability to provide grid operators greater flexibility for delivering voltage and frequency support. These communication channels are designed to allow utilities, aggregators, and ot...
Carter, C. et al Sandia National Laboratories
May 31, 2017
Deep Reinforcement Learning for Microgrid Cost Optimization Considering Load Flexibility
This paper proposes a novel Soft-Actor-Critic (SAC) based Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) method for optimizing the cost of microgrid operation by leveraging load flexibility. The proposed SAC-DRL method is designed to coordinate the control of distributed energy resources (DERs...
Pei, Y. et al University of Connecticut
Dec 31, 2023
Clean Energy Microgrids: Considerations for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions to Increase Resilience, Reduce Emissions, and Improve Affordability
This FEMP guide outlines techniques to mitigate hail damage to solar PV installations. It covers risk assessment, module selection with hail-resistant ratings, array tilt considerations, mounting structures, protective covers, and insurance considerations. The resource aims to hel...
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and National Association of State Energy Officials
Apr 30, 2023
Microgrids for Energy Resilience: A Guide to Conceptual Design and Lessons from Defense Projects
This playbook from the Rocky Mountain Institute offers a comprehensive framework for regulators, utilities, and developers to design and implement non-wires solutions (NWS). NWS are alternatives to conventional grid infrastructure upgrades that use distributed resources, demand re...
Booth, S. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2019
Design Power Control Strategies of Grid-Forming Inverters for Microgrid Application
This paper develops and compares two control schemes in the application control layer of a non-phase-locked loop (non-PLL) grid-forming (GFM) inverter to gain insight and understanding into how the two schemes affect the dynamic responses of GFM inverters and the transition operat...
Wang, J. NLR
Dec 31, 2020
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