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Renewable Energy Integration in Remote Alaska Communities
NREL technical report examining renewable energy integration pathways in remote Alaska, with attention to microgrids serving community and health facilities. Topics include resource assessments, hybrid diesel, renewable configurations, storage, controls, and operational strategies...
Meadows, R. et al NLR
Jan 01, 2025
Design of Resilient Electric Distribution Systems for Remote Communities: Surgical Load Management using Smart Meters
This paper describes a systematic process of designing resilient electric distribution systems and microgrids using smart meters for surgical load management (SLM) as part of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). The work focuses on selection approach, integration, and interoper...
Panwar, M. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2020
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
Modeling the Integration of Marine Energy into Microgrids Wave Resource Assessment
This dataset from the University of Alaska Fairbanks provides wave resource assessments for integrating marine energy into microgrids. It includes modeled wave heights, periods, and power densities for selected coastal locations, helping determine the feasibility of wave energy as...
Mankle, H. and Robertson, B. University of Alaska Fairbanks
Jun 29, 2023
Integrating Renewable Energy: What You Need to Consider in Rural Alaska
ACEP guidance report for rural Alaska communities considering renewable integration into diesel-based microgrids, emphasizing that integration creates both opportunities and hidden costs. Explains why operating reserve capacity matters for sudden load changes and for managing inte...
Green, N. University of Alaska Fairbanks
Dec 31, 2020
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
Virtual Cable Impedance based Load Sharing in a Microgrid for Parallel Connected Grid Forming Converters
This paper presents a novel approach to power sharing between direct connected grid-forming converters, utilizing virtual cable impedance and droop-based outer loop control. To enhance stability, resistive droop is implemented, while virtual cable impedance with non-zero resistive...
Roy Chowdhury, V. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2024
Grid Architecture Guidance Specification for FAST-DERMS
Defines structural views, roles, and data exchanges for a federated architecture that coordinates DER across utility and third-party systems. Provides specifications to inform procurement, integration, and standards alignment for future grid operations.
Taft, J. and Ogle, J. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Apr 01, 2021
Integrated Distribution System Planning 2.0: Planning for Electrification and Distributed Energy Resources
Berkeley Lab, in partnership with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and National Association of State Energy Officials, provided training in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 11-12, 2024, on Integrated Distribution System Planning 2.0: Planning for ...
Schwartz, L. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Dec 01, 2024
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Cost-Optimal Pathways to 75% Fuel Reduction in Remote Alaskan Villages: Preprint
There are thousands of isolated, diesel-powered microgrids that deliver energy to remote communities around the world at very high energy costs. The Remote Communities Renewable Energy program aims to help these communities reduce their fuel consumption and lower their energy cost...
Simpkins, T. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2014
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