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An Updated Review of the Solar PV Installation Workforce Literature
NREL literature review synthesizing research on the U.S. PV installation workforce, including job trends, skills and training needs, productivity and safety practices, and barriers to entry and advancement. The review assesses evidence on wages, job quality, and diversity and high...
Gadzanku, S. et al NLR
Mar 31, 2023
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative: The Impact of Extensive PV Penetration
This case study analyzes how extensive penetration of solar photovoltaic generation has affected the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's distribution system. It covers impacts on voltage regulation, frequency stability, and curtailment, and describes measures the utility implemente...
Lovas, T. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Jun 30, 2015
Managing and Mitigating Solar PV Corrosion
This document, developed by NARUC and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), advises state energy offices and public utility commissions on the role of clean energy microgrids. It discusses policy considerations, regulatory frameworks, funding mechanisms, and ...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2025
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
Clean Energy Microgrids: Considerations for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions to Increase Resilience, Reduce Emissions, and Improve Affordability
This FEMP guide outlines techniques to mitigate hail damage to solar PV installations. It covers risk assessment, module selection with hail-resistant ratings, array tilt considerations, mounting structures, protective covers, and insurance considerations. The resource aims to hel...
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and National Association of State Energy Officials
Apr 30, 2023
Multi-Task Reinforcement Learning for Distribution System Voltage Control With Topology Changes
This letter proposes a multi-task deep reinforcement learning (DRL) approach for distribution system voltage regulation considering topology changes via PV smart inverter control. The key idea is to encode the topology as an additional state for the DRL and leverage the multi-task...
Pei, Y. et al University of Conneticut
Apr 30, 2023
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
IEEE 1547 Interconnection Standard: Enabler of Technical Innovation and End-User Benefit Day 1
This workshop will introduce the IEEE 1547-2018 Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) with Electric Power Systems and will provide an overview of the 1547-2018 standard. This workshop will also put IEEE 1547 in the context of other...
Shirazi, M. University of Alaska Fairbanks
May 12, 2025
Check the Stack: An Enabling Framework for Resilient Microgrids
Highly destructive natural disasters have illustrated the fragility of critical infrastructure including emergency services, healthcare, and water treatment during long-term electricity outages. One pathway to increase the resilience of critical infrastructure amidst disruptions t...
Cook, J. et al NLR
Oct 31, 2018
Scaling Up Community Solar in Alaska
The report provides a roadmap for future developments of community solar.
Bhagat, S. et al University of Alaska Fairbanks
Oct 31, 2024
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