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GMLC Survey of Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection and Interoperability Standards
This document reports on the Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium effort to identify gaps in standards for the interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources (DERs). The project extended a 3-year period from 2017 to 2019. Under the work plan, the team ide...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Feb 28, 2021
Overview of Functional Technical Requirements for Intentional Islands
This document provides an overview of intentional islands, otherwise known as microgrids. The topics covered include common types of microgrid configurations, high level summaries of standards that address some aspect of microgrid implementation and interconnection, and a discussi...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Nov 30, 2022
Cybersecurity in Photovoltaic Plant Operations
This paper provides practical information for PV plant operators regarding cybersecurity. Plans to integrate photovoltaic generation into utility systems requires that cybersecurity be considered in every aspect from customer data to business information to plant monitoring and co...
Walker, A. et al NLR
Feb 28, 2021
NREL Topic 1 Final Report: Cohesive Application of Standards-Based Connected Devices to Enable Clean Energy Technologies
This document is the final report of a two-year development, test, and demonstration project entitled “Cohesive Application of Standards-Based Connected Devices to Enable Clean Energy Technologies”. The project was part of NREL’s (NREL) Integrated Network Test-bed for Energ...
Hudgins, A. et al NLR
Jan 31, 2018
Flexible Operation of Microgrids Through Operator-Configurable Microgrid Controllers
Microgrids are becoming critical assets in power distribution systems. This is partly due to the resiliency and reliability challenges faced by power distribution systems in the last decade and partly due to the increased integration of distributed energy resource assets, such as ...
Curtiss, P. et al SandC Electric Company
Dec 31, 2024
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
New Approaches to Distributed PV Interconnection: Implementation Considerations for Addressing Emerging Issues
This report discusses innovative approaches to distributed photovoltaic (PV) interconnection aimed at addressing emerging issues such as high penetrations, rapid interconnection requests, and evolving standards. It examines options like hosting capacity analysis, flexible intercon...
McAllister, R. et al Western Interstate Energy Board
Jan 31, 2019
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
Grid Application and Controls Development for Medium-Voltage SiC-Based Grid Interconnects: Preprint
In this paper, the grid-interconnection requirements of directly connected medium voltage (MV) SiC-based converters are studied and the necessary control implementations are detailed. These power electronic converters use the interconnection standard IEEE 1547-2018, but can also h...
Singh, A. et al NLR
Sep 30, 2020
An Overview of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection: Current Practices and Emerging Solutions
This guidebook provides an overview of key issues for utilities and utility regulators to consider as deployments of distributed energy resources (DER) increase, including what has been tried in the field and emerging good practices. Topics covered include: Interconnection Applica...
Horowitz, K. et al NLR
Mar 31, 2019
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