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An Overview of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection: Current Practices and Emerging Solutions
This guidebook provides an overview of key issues for utilities and utility regulators to consider as deployments of distributed energy resources (DER) increase, including what has been tried in the field and emerging good practices. Topics covered include: Interconnection Applica...
Horowitz, K. et al NLR
Mar 31, 2019
Supply Chain Cybersecurity Recommendations for Solar Photovoltaics
Solar photovoltaic (PV) cybersecurity is a growing field of research. As deployments of solar PV has increased, cyber risk has also increased. However, utility solar PV installations are not required to comply with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical In...
Cryar, R. et al NLR
Jul 31, 2023
Electrical Grid Resilience Framework withUncertainty
Resilience in our electrical grid is imperative to the well-being of society after events such as natural disasters or cyber-attacks. To justify the development of resilience improvements in the grid, metrics are needed to quantify the improvement and cost benefit. These resilien...
Cicilio, P. et al Idaho National Laboratory
Jul 01, 2020
Blockchain-Enabled Cyber-Secure Microgrid Control Using Consensus Algorithm
This paper proposes a distributed control method based on a consensus algorithm for distributed energy resources (DERs) using blockchain as a secure communication medium for cyber resilience. Each DER communicates with a local blockchain server that is maintained by the distribute...
Mahmud, R. and Seo, G. NLR
Dec 31, 2020
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
NIST Framework and Roadmap for Smart Grid Interoperability Standards, Release 4.0
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed this framework and roadmap to coordinate the development of interoperable standards for the smart grid. Release 4.0 updates previous editions by identifying key standards, gaps, and priorities across domains such ...
Gopstein, A. et al U.S. Department of Commerce
Jan 31, 2021
Design of Zone-Based Hierarchical Protection System for 100% Renewable Microgrids: Preprint
Design of a reliable and secure protection system for a 100% renewable microgrid with only inverter-based resources (IBRs), is quite challenging. Most of the existing protection schemes in the state-of-the-art are suitable for microgrids with mixed-type of distributed energy resou...
Chakraborty, S. and Wang, J. NLR
May 31, 2024
The Use of Nuclear Power to Establish Microgrids on United States Military Installations
From its inception up until 2006, the U.S. electric grid was considered a reliable means of power distribution. However, it was recognized by Congress that there was an innate need to upgrade the grid to allow for modern electronics demand and renewable resources with the passing ...
Niichel, M. Purdue University
Jan 01, 2024
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