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Developing Use Cases for Evaluation of ADMS Applications to Accelerate Technology Adoption: Preprint
Grid modernization for the distribution systems comprise of the ability to effectively monitor and manage unplanned events while ensuring reliable operations. Integration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and proliferation of autonomous smart controllers like microgrids and s...
Veda, S. et al NLR
Apr 30, 2017
Design of a Non-PLL Grid-Forming Inverter for Smooth Microgrid Transition Operation
This paper develops a controller for a grid-forming (GFM) inverter that is capable of operating as either a GFM or grid-feeding source that can improve the operation of a microgrid during on-off grid transitions through use of a novel synchronization approach. Furthermore, this co...
Wang, J. et al NLR
Aug 01, 2020
Interoperable, Inverter Based Distributed Energy Resources Enable 100% Renewable and Resilient Utility Microgrids
As microgrids transition away from use of conventional generating resources and increasingly rely on renewable resources towards decarbonization goals, it is crucial to evaluate the capability inverter-based resources to provide microgrid stability and resilience. Particularly, mi...
Abcede, L. et al San Diego Electric and Gas
Dec 31, 2024
A Novel Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop Interface Method for Grid-Forming Inverter Systems
Power-hardware-in-the-loop (PHIL) simulations of grid-forming (GFM) inverter systems facilitate the testing of drastic scenarios, such as on-grid to off-grid transitions and islanded microgrid operations without a stiff grid. To the authors' best knowledge, most studies in the lit...
Chakraborty, S. et al University of Minnesota
Dec 31, 2021
Cyber Security Primer for DER Vendors, Aggregators, and Grid Operators
This report provides an introduction to cyber security for distributed energy resources (DER)—such as photovoltaic (PV) inverters and energy storage systems (ESS). This material is motivated by the need to assist DER vendors, aggregators, grid operators, and broader PV industry ...
Carter, C. et al Sandia National Laboratories
Jul 31, 2017
Cybersecurity Certification Standard for Distributed Energy and Inverter-Based Resources
NREL and UL co-presented on their joint effort to develop a cybersecurity certification standard for distributed energy resources (DERs) at a meeting of the Cybersecurity Advisory Team for State Solar (CATSS). The advisory team is hosted by NASEO and NARUC. The presentation outlin...
Saleem, D. and Slowinske, M. NLR
Jan 23, 2022
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
Fast Frequency Response Concepts and Bulk Power System Reliability Needs
The whitepaper, Fast Frequency Response Concepts and Bulk Power System Reliability Needs, discusses factors determining rate of change of frequency, fast frequency response concepts, and critical inertia. This whitepaper was published in March 2020 by the Inverter-Based Resources ...
National American Electric Reliability Corporation
Dec 31, 2019
Prevention of Unintentional Islands in Power Systems with Distributed Resources
This resource examines the phenomenon of unintentional islanding when a portion of the grid continues to be energized by distributed energy resources during a larger outage. It describes potential risks to safety and equipment, reviews existing standards and detection methods, and...
Kroposki, B. NLR
Aug 23, 2016
Generic Microgrid Controller Specifications
Developed by the Advanced Power and Energy Program for the U.S. Department of Energy, this document provides generic specifications for microgrid controllers. It delineates required and optional functions across four modes of operation: grid-connected, islanded, transition, and su...
Razeghi, G. et al U.S. Department of Energy
Sep 30, 2016
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