Tag Archives: Distributed energy resources
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EPRI’s Distributed Energy Resources Integration Toolkit: An Overview of EPRI Tools for Testing and Implementing Open Protocols
The Distributed Energy Resources Integration Toolkit compiles various EPRI tools used to apply open communication protocols to demand response and distributed energy resources. It is intended to help support development and testability of open protocols. This report summarizes the tools in the toolkit.
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Distribution Resource Integration and Value Estimation (DRIVE), Version 2.0
This software determines the capacity of distributed energy resources that can be accommodated on a feeder; distribution system impacts; and necessary infrastructure upgrades.
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Storage Value Estimation Tool (StorageVET®)
StorageVET is a free, publicly available simulation tool that helps users examine the value of energy storage projects for a range of applications. It can inform design, siting, and operation of storage systems as well as policymaking and research.
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The Integrated Grid: Annual Report 2016 Initiative Demonstrations
Over the past two years, EPRI and its utility members launched more than two dozen demonstrations across the United States and Europe to test emerging technologies to integrate central and distributed energy resources. This report discusses insights and lessons from this work.
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The Integrated Grid: Annual Report 2016 Initiative Demonstrations
This report provides a two-year update on EPRI field demonstrations with 20 utilities to test technologies for enabling an integrated grid, along with top 10 lessons.
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Distribution Resource Integration and Value Estimation (DRIVE) v1.0
This software determines the megawatt capacity of distributed energy resources (DER) that can be accommodated on a distribution feeder, distribution system impacts from DER, and necessary grid upgrades based on those impacts.
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Microgrid Implementations: Literature Review
This report describes the status of microgrid development in North America, including planned and operational projects. It also discusses the various types of microgrids and their benefits.
