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A Techno-Economic Evaluation of Microreactors for Off-Grid and Microgrid Applications
Journal analysis comparing microreactor-based portfolios to diesel and renewable alternatives in off-grid and islanded microgrids. Modeled cases examine levelized cost, reliability, and emissions outcomes across fuel prices, demand profiles, and storage penetration. Findings ident...
Lovering, J. University of Michigan
May 12, 2023
Standard Scenario Viewer and Data Downloader
The Standard Scenarios provide a set of forward looking projections for the U.S. electric power sector to 2050, reflecting varying assumptions about technology costs, fuel prices, policies, and demand growth. NREL updates these scenarios annually; the 2024 edition includes 61 scen...
NLR
Jan 28, 2026
On-Site Wind Energy Project Feasibility Checklist
Provided by FEMP, this checklist helps organizations evaluate whether an on-site wind energy project is viable. It covers technical considerations such as wind resource assessment, site suitability, interconnection, and equipment selection, as well as economic, environmental, and ...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Mar 21, 2023
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
Resource Planning Portal
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Resource Planning Portal centralizes publicly available integrated resource plans, procurement solicitations, and related planning documents from utilities and regional grid operators. Users can search by utility, state, filing year, resourc...
Laboratory, N. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Dec 31, 2025
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
Cybersecurity Baselines for Electric Distribution Systems and DER
Defines baseline controls electric distribution utilities and DER operators should adopt and provides interim guidance for asset scoping and prioritization. Intended as a common starting point for regulators and utilities to align risk management programs.
U.S. Department of Energy, N.
Jan 31, 2024
Community Solar Scenario Tool
The Community Solar Scenario Tool (CSST) developed by NREL allows users to model different community solar program designs and assess their impacts on subscribers and utility finances. It calculates bill savings, project revenues, and costs under various subscription structures, i...
NLR
Aug 23, 2025
Nuclear waste from small modular reactors
Peer-reviewed study comparing fuel cycles, spent fuel characteristics, and disposal implications for several small modular reactor concepts. Results indicate many designs produce more waste per unit energy and introduce diverse waste streams that complicate handling, storage, and ...
Krall, L. et al Stanford Univeristy
Mar 30, 2026
Energy Profiler Tool
NREL's Energy Profiler Tool helps state, local, and tribal governments understand their community's energy consumption patterns, costs, and associated emissions. Users can input basic data to generate customized profiles that highlight major energy users and emissions sources. The...
NLR
Aug 23, 2025
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