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Maximizing Solar and Transportation Synergies
This report considers the technological and market pathways that will enable better use of photovoltaic (PV) electricity as fuel for future transportation demand. Most of the pathways identified will require collaborative research and development (RandD) efforts to improve the cap...
Ardani, K. et al NLR
Aug 31, 2021
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
OpenDSS
OpenDSS (the Open Distribution System Simulator) is a comprehensive, open‑source simulation tool originally developed by EPRI for modeling electric utility distribution systems. It supports steady‑state and time‑series power flow analysis on unbalanced, three‑phase network...
Electric Power Research Institute
Dec 31, 2024
Distributed Energy Resource Evaluation Tool (DER-VET)
DER-VET™ provides a free, publicly accessible, open-source platform for calculating, understanding, and optimizing the value of distributed energy resources (DER) based on their technical merits and constraints. An extension of EPRI's StorageVET® tool, DER-VET supports site-spe...
Electric Power Research Institute
Dec 17, 2024
Fast Frequency Response Concepts and Bulk Power System Reliability Needs
The whitepaper, Fast Frequency Response Concepts and Bulk Power System Reliability Needs, discusses factors determining rate of change of frequency, fast frequency response concepts, and critical inertia. This whitepaper was published in March 2020 by the Inverter-Based Resources ...
National American Electric Reliability Corporation
Dec 31, 2019
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
Distribution System Infographic
Produced by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, this infographic visually explains the major components of an electric distribution system from substations and feeder lines to transformers, switches, and customer meters. It shows how electricity is routed from the transmission ...
Initiative, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2025
Fast Frequency Response Concepts and BPS Reliability Needs
Recorded webinar introducing fast‑frequency‑response concepts and reliability needs for high‑IBR systems. Content covers definitions, triggers, control timelines, measurement and verification, and interactions with governor response and inertial effects. Case studies and sim...
Force, T. North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Apr 15, 2020
GridLab-D
GridLAB-D is a new power system simulation tool that provides valuable information to users who design and operate electric power transmission and distribution systems, and to utilities that wish to take advantage of the latest smart grid technology. It incorporates advanced model...
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Jan 19, 2023
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Evaluation of MVDC Electrical Interties Connecting Remote Communities: an Alaska Case Study
This Alaska Center for Energy and Power report presents a techno-economic case study of interconnecting two remote, islanded power systems via a 25-mile electrical intertie. Using HOMER Pro models (including scenarios with energy storage), the analysis compares AC and DC intertie ...
Chamberlin, M. et al University of Alaska Fairbanks
Aug 21, 2023
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