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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
Voices of Experience: Microgrids for Resiliency
This report in the 'Voices of Experience' series compiles lessons learned from utilities, communities, and developers about using microgrids to enhance resilience against grid disruptions. It covers topics such as microgrid design, technology selection, financing, regulatory consi...
NREL, S. NLR
Oct 31, 2020
Highlights of IEEE Standard 1547-2018
This document provides a concise overview of the 2018 revision of IEEE Std 1547. It outlines the major changes compared to the 2003 edition, including ride-through capabilities, frequency and voltage response, active power controls, and interoperability requirements. The overvie...
Ingram, M. and Narang, D. NLR
Dec 31, 2018
The Value of Battery Storage in Military Microgrids: An Assessment for ESTCP
Fixed military installations cannot function without a reliable supply of electricity. The U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) mission is under increasing threat as the power backbone of installations faces growing risk from grid power outages, especially as outages of up to ...
Marqusee, J. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2019
Wind Resource Maps and Data
NREL's wind resource maps and data page hosts downloadable maps, shapefiles, and tabular data depicting wind speeds, power density, and turbine class estimates across the United States. The resources include high resolution wind maps at multiple hub heights, offshore wind resource...
NLR
Apr 12, 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
A Guide to Updating Interconnection Rules and Incorporating IEEE Std 1547-2018
This NREL resource provides a roadmap for revising interconnection rules and standards to incorporate the provisions of IEEE Std 1547-2018. It discusses key changes in the standard including ride-through, reactive power control, and communications and offers recommendations for up...
Ingram, M. et al NLR
Sep 30, 2021
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
User Objectives and Design Approaches for Microgrids: Options for Delivering Reliability and Resilience, Clean Energy, Energy Savings, and Other Priorities
This briefing paper, produced by NARUC and NASEO's Microgrids State Working Group, explores why different customers pursue microgrids and how design choices affect outcomes. Microgrids can operate in grid-connected or islanded mode, using local generation, storage and controls to ...
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, N.
Dec 31, 2020
Guide to the IEEE 1547-2018 Standard and Its Impact on Cooperatives
Produced by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), this guide helps electric cooperatives understand and implement the requirements of IEEE Std 1547-2018. It summarizes key changes, including ride-through requirements, reactive power capabilities, and communi...
Ropp, M. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Feb 28, 2019
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