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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
Quantitative Trade-Off in Distributed Secondary Control for Autonomous AC Microgrids
In this paper, we propose to quantify the trade-off between voltage regulation and reactive power sharing in autonomous AC microgrids with distributed secondary control. It is known that voltage regulation and reactive power sharing in droop-controlled autonomous AC microgrids are...
Liu, Z. et al Purdue University
Dec 31, 2024
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
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
Background Information on the Power Quality Requirements in IEEE Std 1547-2018
This document provides context for the power quality requirements contained in IEEE Std 1547-2018. It explains why limits on voltage regulation, flicker, harmonics, and unintentional islanding were specified, and how distributed energy resources should comply. The guide discusses ...
Ingram, M. et al NLR
Sep 30, 2021
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
Performance Evaluation of Peer-to-Peer Distributed Microgrids Coordination for Voltage Regulation
This paper presents the performance evaluation of a peer-to-peer microgrids coordination algorithm for sub-transmission systems. As distributed energy resources (DERs) in distribution system start to show negative impact to the bulk power system, a paradigm shift is needed for tra...
Gan, H. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2021
An Overview of Issues Related to IEEE Std 1547-2018 Requirements Regarding Voltage and Reactive Power Control
This overview discusses the voltage and reactive power control provisions of IEEE Std 1547-2018 and highlights implementation challenges for distributed energy resource interconnections. It covers topics such as voltvar control curves, ride through capabilities, coordination with ...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Aug 31, 2021
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
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