Interoperable, Inverter-Based Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Enable 100% Renewable and Resilient Utility Microgrids

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Abstract

Project overcomes frequency stability and system control issues when operating distribution microgrids in a low inertia, high PV penetration environment without fossil fuel generators. The team implemented a grid-forming inverter and advanced control features at SDG&E's Borrego Springs Microgrid to demonstrate islanding and blackstart using renewable resources. Simulation and emulation in advance of deployment de-risks field operations.
Original languageAmerican English
PublisherNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
StatePublished - 2024

Publication series

NamePresented at the Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) 2024 Peer Review, 26-27 March 2024, Arlington, Virginia

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PO-5D00-89143

Keywords

  • battery energy storage systems
  • controller hardware-in-the-loop
  • distributed energy resources
  • grid-forming inverters
  • Interoperable
  • microgrid controller evaluation
  • microgrids
  • photovoltaic
  • power hardware-in-the-loop

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