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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
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
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
BPS-Connected Inverter-Based Resource Modeling and Studies Webinar
Recorded webinar presenting recommended practices for BPS studies with inverter‑based resources. The session reviews model types and parameterization, short‑circuit and stability studies, screening and data needs, and validation against field tests. Examples illustrate sensiti...
Force, T. North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Jun 07, 2020
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
Clause-by-Clause Summary of Requirements in IEEE Std 1547-2018
This summary document distills the key requirements of the IEEE Std 1547-2018, the standard that defines the interconnection and interoperability criteria for distributed energy resources with electric power systems. Organized by clause, it outlines technical specifications relate...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Feb 29, 2020
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
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Microgrid Initiative
This Department of Energy report outlines the objectives and progress of the Microgrid Initiative led by the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability. It summarizes research and development efforts aimed at advancing microgrid technologies, including standardized cont...
Ton, D. and Smith, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Sep 30, 2012
Guide to the IEEE 1547-2018 Standard and Its Impact on Cooperatives
Produced by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), this guide helps electric cooperatives understand and implement the requirements of IEEE Std 1547-2018. It summarizes key changes, including ride-through requirements, reactive power capabilities, and communi...
Ropp, M. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Feb 28, 2019
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
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