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Voices of Experience: Microgrids for Resiliency
This report in the 'Voices of Experience' series compiles lessons learned from utilities, communities, and developers about using microgrids to enhance resilience against grid disruptions. It covers topics such as microgrid design, technology selection, financing, regulatory consi...
NREL, S. NLR
Oct 31, 2020
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
Case Study: Applying the Idaho National Laboratory Resilience Framework to St. Mary’s, Alaska
Expands on the DMT workflow with example analyses, model calibration steps, and interpretation of outputs for planning and operations. Summarizes practical lessons on data quality, tool configuration, and stakeholder communication when using DMT for modernization decisions.
Culler, M. et al Idaho National Laboratory
Feb 28, 2022
Case Study: Applying the Idaho National Laboratory Resilience Framework to Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative Distributed Wind Systems
Describes how the Distribution Modernization Tool (DMT) structures distribution‑system studies—from data intake and model setup to constraint screening and option evaluation—to support transparent, repeatable planning. Emphasizes documenting assumptions and using scenarios t...
Culler, M. et al Idaho National Laboratory
Feb 28, 2022
An Overview of Behind-The-Meter Solar-Plus-Storage Regulatory Design: Approaches and Case Studies to Inform International Applications
This NREL overview examines regulatory designs for behind-the-meter solar-plus-storage installations, focusing on how policies, incentives, and market structures influence deployment. It summarizes approaches used in several jurisdictions, analyzes tariff structures, net metering ...
Zinaman, O. et al NLR
Feb 29, 2020
Lessons Learned from The Clean Energy To Communities Peer-Learning Cohort on Enhancing Resilience at Critical Facilities through Solar, Storage, and Microgrids
NREL (NREL), with support from World Resources Institute (WRI), designed and led a six-month peer-learning cohort from January through July 2024 on “Enhancing Resilience at Critical Facilities through Solar, Storage, and Microgrids” as part of the U.S Department of Energy’s ...
Communities, T. U.S. Department of Energy
Oct 31, 2024
Laboratory-Scale Microgrid System for Control of Power Distribution in Local Energy Networks Part I: Theory and Design
One of the promising solutions to achieve sustainable energy systems in future smart cities is to deploy microgrids in local energy networks. Due to the decentralized nature of microgrids, large-scale utilization of these resources will increase the reliability of the energy syste...
Mahmud, R. NLR
Jan 17, 2019
Networked Microgrids for Improved Resilient Operation: A Case Study in Adjuntas Puerto Rico
This paper presents a case study of a network microgrid orchestrator designed to allow coordinated operation of microgrids. Through Control Hardware in the Loop (CHIL), the proposed microgrid orchestrator was validated using, as case study two community-owned microgrids in Adjunta...
Ferrari, M. et al Oak Ridger National Laboratory
Oct 31, 2023
Lessons Learned from Energy Commission Microgrid Projects : Best Practices from EPIC PON-14-301 Grant Recipients
Microgrid demonstration and implementation is a major focus for the California Energy Commission and has been supported by funds administered by the commission under the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program for the past 10 years. Seven EPIC-funded microgrid projects f...
Vogel, L. et al Navigant Consulting Inc.
May 31, 2024
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