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A Fast and Scalable Genetic Algorithm-Based Approach for Planning of Microgrids in Distribution Networks
As a result of climate change, extreme weather events are occurring more frequently and with increasing impact. This trend poses a significant challenge for distribution utilities and system operators to ensure that there is uninterrupted power supply to critical loads in their ne...
Sahu, A. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2021
Solar Photovoltaic Hardening for Resilience – Wildfire
This content explores the regions in the United States facing the highest wildfire risks and provides an overview of the diverse strategies available to photovoltaic (PV) system professionals, including designers, installers, owners, and operators, to effectively manage this risk....
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Mar 30, 2026
Distributed Wind Considerations From the IEEE 1547-2018 Revision
This technical report reviews key revisions to IEEE Std 1547-2018 from a distributed wind perspective. It outlines potential system benefits, manufacturer concerns, and implementation considerations, and provides general industry guidance to support adoption and compliance for dis...
Preus, R. et al NLR
Mar 01, 2021
Inverter Controls for Smooth Transition Operation and Voltage Balancing of Networked Microgrids
With increasing penetrations of distributed energy resources (DERs), researchers have extensively studied the formation and networking of microgrids to improve reliability during distribution system outages. However, these operations might require DERs in the microgrids to switch...
Sawant, J. et al NLR
Dec 31, 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
Design and Scheduling of Microgrids using Benders Decomposition
The distribution feeder laterals in a distribution feeder with relatively high PV generation as compared to the load can be operated as microgrids to achieve reliability, power quality and economic benefits. However, renewable resources are intermittent and stochastic in nature. A...
Nagarajan, A. and Ayyanar, R. NLR
Dec 31, 2015
Case Study: Applying the Idaho National Laboratory Resilience Framework to Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative Distributed Wind Systems
Describes how the Distribution Modernization Tool (DMT) structures distribution system studies from data intake and model setup to constraint screening and option evaluation to support transparent, repeatable planning. Emphasizes documenting assumptions and using scenarios to comp...
Culler, M. et al Idaho National Laboratory
Mar 01, 2022
Understanding Line Losses and Transformer Losses in Rural Isolated Distribution Systems
Rural, isolated power systems in the mainland U.S. and in states like Alaska and Hawaii are powered by assets like diesel generators. These rural, isolated power systems also cannot operate at the higher band of medium voltage (like 69kV). They are primarily in the 12 to 14 kV ran...
Prabakar, K. NLR
May 01, 2024
A Solar Design Manual for Alaska 6th Edition
The sixth edition of the University of Alaska Fairbanks ‘A Solar Design Manual for Alaska’ provides updated, Alaska‑specific guidance for planning and installing solar energy systems in challenging northern climates. The manual covers solar resource characteristics at high l...
Nash, A. University of Alaska Fairbanks
Mar 30, 2026
Preventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Like impacts from other weather and environmental forces (e.g., hail, wind, snow, wildfires), flood damage can often be prevented or at least mitigated through simple, no to low--cost measures. The following technical recommendations can be added to project specification requireme...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2025
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