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Regulatory Perspective: IEEE 1547 Revision and DER Interconnection Standards
This resource offers a regulatory perspective on the revision of IEEE Std 1547, the standard governing interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources with the grid. It discusses why the revision was undertaken, the key technical changes such as ride-through...
Rosier, M. Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Apr 19, 2018
Background Information on the Power Quality Requirements in IEEE Std 1547-2018
This document provides context for the power quality requirements contained in IEEE Std 1547-2018. It explains why limits on voltage regulation, flicker, harmonics, and unintentional islanding were specified, and how distributed energy resources should comply. The guide discusses ...
Ingram, M. et al NLR
Sep 30, 2021
Reliability Primer
This primer provides an overview of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) role in overseeing the reliable operation of the nation’s bulk power system, i.e., the interconnected electric grid. In order to understand FERC’s reliability program, it is useful to f...
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Apr 22, 2020
Cybersecurity for Distributed Energy Resources: All Hazards Approach for Grid Modernization
Distributed energy resources (DER) sit at the intersection of IoT and critical infrastructure. As we work towards clean energy and decarbonization targets, high rates of growth of DER are expected, making them an important component of generation and grid services. They have been ...
Culler, M. Idaho National Laboratory
Dec 06, 2023
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
Clause-by-Clause Summary of Requirements in IEEE Std 1547-2018
This summary document distills the key requirements of the IEEE Std 1547-2018, the standard that defines the interconnection and interoperability criteria for distributed energy resources with electric power systems. Organized by clause, it outlines technical specifications relate...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Feb 29, 2020
Microgrid Load and LCOE Modelling Results
These tools are designed to inform high level thinking around micro-grid load and tariff considerations in sub-Saharan Africa. There are two related tools in this dataset: (1) Microgrid REopt LCOE Results Explorer. The purpose of this tool is to display levelized cost of electrici...
Li, X. et al NLR
Jan 19, 2025
Clean Energy for Resilient Communities: Expanding Solar Generation in Baltimore's Low-Income Neighborhoods
Commissioned by the Abell Foundation and authored by the Clean Energy Group, this report explores how solar energy can improve resilience in low-income neighborhoods in Baltimore. It evaluates opportunities for installing solar PV and storage on community buildings, examines finan...
Sanders, R. and Milford, L. Clean Energy Group (Prepared for the Abell Foundation)
Jan 31, 2014
High-Penetration Photovoltaic Integration Handbook for Distribution Engineers
This handbook, produced by NREL, offers practical guidance for distribution engineers facing high penetration of photovoltaic (PV) systems on their networks. It addresses technical challenges such as voltage regulation, protection coordination, reverse power flow, and transformer ...
Seguin, R. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2015
Regulating Voltage: Recommendations for Smart Inverters
This report from GridLab provides recommendations for regulators and utilities on leveraging the advanced capabilities of smart inverters to manage voltage on distribution networks with high penetrations of solar and other DERs. It explains how functions such as volt VAR, frequenc...
O’Connell, R. et al GridLab
Sep 11, 2019
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