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Using Energy Storage-Based Grid Forming Inverters for Operational Reserve in Hybrid Diesel Microgrids
Studies transient dynamics in a hybrid diesel microgrid during loss of wind generation and evaluates a transition from diesel spinning reserve to a battery energy storage system operating reserve using grid-forming inverters. Combines electromagnetic simulations with a power hardw...
Hernandez-Alvidrez, J. et al Sandia National Laboratories
Mar 26, 2022
Evaluation of Optimal Net Load Management in Microgrids Using Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation
This paper presents the performance evaluation of a net load management (NLM) engine that balances load and generation in an isolated community to power a critical facility after a grid interruption event (e.g., the loss of a large generation unit). This NLM engine is particularly...
Wang, J. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2021
Microgrid Overview
Published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office, this fact sheet provides a concise overview of microgrids. It defines what microgrids are, explains their benefits for resilience and sustainability, describes common components, and lists federal initiatives sup...
Office, D. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2023
Energy Transitions Playbook
The Energy Transitions Playbook is one of several resources the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Transitions Initiative (ETI) developed to facilitate and expedite energy transitions by sharing experiences and insights from communities that are actively working toward a cleaner...
Initiative, T. U.S. Department of Energy
Sep 30, 2021
Interoperable, Inverter Based Distributed Energy Resources Enable 100% Renewable and Resilient Utility Microgrids
As microgrids transition away from use of conventional generating resources and increasingly rely on renewable resources towards decarbonization goals, it is crucial to evaluate the capability inverter-based resources to provide microgrid stability and resilience. Particularly, mi...
Abcede, L. et al San Diego Electric and Gas
Dec 31, 2024
Cyber Security Primer for DER Vendors, Aggregators, and Grid Operators
This report provides an introduction to cyber security for distributed energy resources (DER)—such as photovoltaic (PV) inverters and energy storage systems (ESS). This material is motivated by the need to assist DER vendors, aggregators, grid operators, and broader PV industry ...
Carter, C. et al Sandia National Laboratories
Jul 31, 2017
Prevention of Unintentional Islands in Power Systems with Distributed Resources
This resource examines the phenomenon of unintentional islanding when a portion of the grid continues to be energized by distributed energy resources during a larger outage. It describes potential risks to safety and equipment, reviews existing standards and detection methods, and...
Kroposki, B. NLR
Aug 23, 2016
uGrid: Reliable Minigrid Design and Planning Toolset for Rural Electrification
Introduces uGrid, an open-source minigrid design and planning toolset created with minigrid developers to support rural electrification. Integrates equipment sizing and resource allocation with uGridNet for distribution network layout and reliability cost–benefit analysis, inclu...
Cicilio, P. et al Oregon State University
Nov 10, 2019
Clean Energy Microgrids: Considerations for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions to Increase Resilience, Reduce Emissions, and Improve Affordability
This FEMP guide outlines techniques to mitigate hail damage to solar PV installations. It covers risk assessment, module selection with hail-resistant ratings, array tilt considerations, mounting structures, protective covers, and insurance considerations. The resource aims to hel...
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and National Association of State Energy Officials
Apr 30, 2023
Tribal Energy: Federal Assistance to Support Microgrid Development
This Government Accountability Office report reviews federal assistance available to tribes seeking to deploy microgrids and other distributed energy resources. It identifies funding and technical support programs administered by agencies such as the Department of Energy, Departme...
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Jul 21, 2024
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