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Location within Country |
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Reference project name |
Journal or conference name |
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Active management of distribution grid |
Enabling distributing technologies |
Market-based and Tariff-based solutions |
Connection agreement solutions |
Distribution planning |
Operation and maintenance |
Information exchange |
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| 2 |
2017 |
Analysis of Indian Electricity Distribution Systems for the Integration of High Shares of Rooftop PV |
Energynautics GmbH, GSES India |
Study Report |
Distribution planning |
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Delhi and Bhopal |
No file uploaded. |
Integration of Renewable Energies in the Indian Electricity System (I-RE), Indo German Energy Programme |
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https://www.energyforum.in/fileadmin/user_upload/india/media_elements/publications/05_GIZ_PV_Integration_India_Summary_Report.pdf |
- Under the current national target based on National Solar Mission, 40 GW of rooftop PV shall be connected in India by 2022. To reach this target, a good understanding of the Indian power system, its regulatory frameworks, and the similarities and differences with other countries that have already deployed a large share of rooftop PV has to be developed by all stakeholders involved in the process. The study intends to provide an overview of the characteristics of the Indian power system and its problems with regard to a large scale rooftop PV rollout, as well as a template for distribution companies on how to deal with rising PV shares, which studies to conduct and which technology options to select. The scope of the study also includes detailed modelling and simulation of four different distribution grid feeders in Delhi and Bhopal.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 5 |
2020 |
Enhancing ROI in Commercial and Industrial Rooftop Solar & Stabilizing the RE Dominated Utility Grid Through Storage |
Indo-German Energy Forum |
Web Page |
Enabling distributed technologies |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://www.energyforum.in/home/2020/20201210-smartere-enhancingroi/ |
- A session conducted by IGEF to learn more about ‘Enhancing ROI in Commercial and Industrial Rooftop Solar & Stabilizing the RE Dominated Utility Grid Through Storage’. Experts from Siemens, Sandia National Laboratory shared their thoughts on the occasion. The entire session can be watched on the provided link.
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- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 8 |
2020 |
Distribution System / Rural Electrification Master Plan Nepal |
Gesto Energy Consulting |
Study Report |
Distribution planning |
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No file uploaded. |
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- The overall objective of the Distribution System/Rural Electrification Master Plan assignment is to identify a least-cost and economically viable means to reinforce, upgrade and expand Nepal’s distribution system, including on- and off-grid options, to achieve universal access to electricity by 2023.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (small hydro)
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- Distribution planning / Electrification master plan
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| 16 |
2022 |
Workshop Slides: Grid Integration of Grid-Connected Photovoltaics |
Renewables Academy (RENAC) AG |
Training Material |
Enabling distributed technologies |
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No file uploaded. |
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- Slides of workshop “grid integration of grid-connected photovoltaics”: Session 1: From DC to AC – photovoltaic and inverter technology; Session 2: Voltage control and support strategies with grid connected rooftop PV; Session 3: Short term PV power forecast for grid operation; Session 4: Frequency control with grid connected rooftop PV.
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- Forecasting
- Distributed generation (solar)
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- Inverter-specific aspects
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- Technical requirements for connection (grid codes, standards)
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| 18 |
2020 |
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Visibility and Monitoring Best Practice Guide |
Various (technology providers within DER industry in Australia) |
Guidelines |
Information exchange |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://www.dermonitoring.guide/ |
- This Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Visibility and Monitoring Best Practice Guide (the Guide) has been developed by the DER industry to specify the data required to enable the transition of our electricity network to a high penetration DER grid. DER includes rooftop solar, batteries, and other appliances such as Electric Vehicles (EV) chargers. This Best Practice Guide is a voluntary Guide. This Guide specifies what data is required to be collected. How this data is managed and made available to the industry regulators and operators requires further work to ensure appropriate and cost effective data privacy and security is maintained.
- Monitoring Solutions
- Control Solutions
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- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Electric vehicles
- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 19 |
2020 |
Data Model and Data Acquisition for PV registration schemes and grid connection evaluations – Best Practice and Recommendations |
IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme Task 1 and 14 Members |
Study Report |
Information exchange |
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No file uploaded. |
IEA PVPS Task 1 & Task 14 |
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https://iea-pvps.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2020_11_30-PVPS-T1-T14-Data-Model-for-PV-Systems.pdf |
- This report shows how different countries deal with the DER data collection, with a focus on PV systems. This report also provides a complete overview of all the relevant aspects that need to be addressed and foresee information that will be relevant in the future.
- ISBN 978-3-906042-98-5
- Monitoring Solutions
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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- Centralised information database (e.g. DER register, GIS, etc.)
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| 20 |
2018 |
International Review of Residential PV Feed-in Management |
Electric Power Research Institute |
Study Report |
Active management of distribution grid |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://aemo.com.au/-/media/Files/Electricity/NEM/DER/2019/Standards-Protocols/EPRI-PV-Feed-in-Management-Report.pdf |
- The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is investigating technological and functional solutions to the challenge of integrating large amounts of distributed, residential-scale photovoltaic (PV) generation. Information is provided on the following five key elements necessary to perform management of PV feed-in: device hardware, communication protocols, network infrastructure, a management system, and interconnection agreements. EPRI conducted interviews with representatives from entities facing similar challenges, including from the United States, Germany, Japan, and parts of Australia outside of the National Electricity Market and South West Interconnected System. The interviews and research revealed similar efforts to AEMO, yet none in widespread use that simultaneously address all three challenges of 1) high PV penetrations, 2) consisting mostly of small, distributed PV systems, and 3) on systems without strong (or any) interconnections to neighboring countries or regions. In considering solutions, a holistic view of PV management that includes more than just feed-in management (e.g. other advanced inverter functionalities and customer control of their net energy output) is likely on the horizon.
- Control Solutions
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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- Technical requirements for connection (grid codes, standards)
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| 21 |
2020 |
Communication and Control for High PV Penetration under Smart Grid Environment_Overview on Control Strategies and Communications Technologies |
IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme Task 14 members |
Study Report |
Active management of distribution grid |
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No file uploaded. |
IEA PVPS Task 14 |
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https://iea-pvps.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Task14-12_Communication-and-Control_report.pdf |
- The IEA PVPS Task 14 Subtask C “PV in Smart Grids” will explore the communication and control for high penetration PV systems. The main intention is to survey the appropriate control strategies and communication technologies to integrate a high number of distributed PV systems into a smart electricity network. This Report summarizes the survey on the existing PV communication and control practice among Task 14 participating countries as well as reviews the literature of the state-of-the-art concepts for integration PV system under smart grid environment.
- Monitoring Solutions
- Control Solutions
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- Smart grids (AMI, smart meters, etc.) increase
- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 47 |
2022 |
Recommendations for the Planning of PV-Rich Distribution Networks: An Australian Case Study |
Nacmanson, William J.; Ochoa, Luis Nando |
Article |
Distribution planning |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://electrical.eng.unimelb.edu.au/power-energy/projects/pv-rich-distribution-networks#resources |
- This paper consolidates the findings from the “Advanced Planning of PV-Rich Distribution Networks” project and provides a series of planning recommendations to help distribution companies in Australia, and internationally, take adequate planning actions that facilitate the widespread adoption of residential photovoltaic (PV) systems in a costeffective and practical manner. A set of considerations are presented to perform an advanced model-based approach for solar PV hosting capacity and potential solution assessments in distribution networks. A summary of the seven investigated complete solutions and their costs for the four Australian fullymodelled high-voltage (HV) and corresponding attached lowvoltage (LV) feeders, forming integrated HV-LV feeders (including urban and rural), are presented, considering PV penetrations in both the short-to-medium and long terms.
- The uploaded paper was accepted, not yet published. Check URL for the latest version of the paper.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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- Distribution planning / Electrification master plan
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| 49 |
2017 |
Optimizing the Grid: Regulator’s Guide to Hosting Capacity Analyses |
Interstate Renewable Energy Council |
Guidelines |
Distribution planning |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://irecusa.org/resources/optimizing-the-grid-regulators-guide-to-hosting-capacity-analyses/ |
- Utility regulators play a key role in ensuring hosting capacity analyses are deployed strategically, prudently and for the benefit of all energy customers. This guide will assist state regulators in guiding and overseeing utilities as they conduct hosting capacity analyses on their distribution circuits, as part of a broader grid modernization or distribution planning efforts and/or in support of their state’s near- and long-term energy policy goals.
- Please donwload file in the URL provided. User email required.
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- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Distributed generation (solar)
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- Interconnection application procedures
- Grid simulation studies
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| 50 |
2018 |
Recommended Practises for Wind and PV Integration Studies |
IEA-Wind and IEA-PVPS Expert Group Members |
Study Report |
Distribution planning |
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No file uploaded. |
IEA WIND Task 25, IEA PVPS Task 14 |
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https://iea-pvps.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/T14-10_2018_Wind-PV_Integration_Studies.pdf |
- This Expert Group Report provides recommendations on how to perform studies of wind and solar PV integration. It is based on more than 10 years of work within the International Energy Agency Wind TCP Task 25 and the Photovoltaic Power System Programme Task 14. An integration study seeks to find issues to energy systems, as well as mitigation measures, to absorb certain amounts of generation from wind or solar energy.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (others)
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| 52 |
2007 |
Protection coordination planning with distributed generation |
Qualsys Engco. Inc. |
Study Report |
Distribution planning |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/sites/www.nrcan.gc.ca/files/canmetenergy/files/pubs/2007-149e.pdf |
- This study presents and demonstrates a generalized assessment procedure for determining the impact of the integration of DG on the protection practices of distribution systems. The developed method enables arriving at the penetration limit for DG, considering the most important protection impacts in terms of DG size, location and technology. The assessment considers the impact on coordination, de-sensitisation, nuisance fuse blowing, bidirectional relay requirements, and the impact of interconnection transformers and grounding practices [2]. In Final Report – CETC-Varennes 2007-149 (TR) 2 June 2007 addition, special attention has been made to the islanded mode of operation. The method is demonstrated using different types of distribution system configuration (urban, suburban and rural) based upon Canadian benchmark systems.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (others)
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- Grid simulation studies
- Protection coordination and adjustments
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| 54 |
n/a |
AEMO DER Register |
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) |
Web Page |
Distribution planning |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://aemo.com.au/energy-systems/electricity/der-register |
- This is AEMO's website with information on Austalia's DER Register. The DER Register is a database of information about DER devices installed in the NEM that is foundational to AEMO’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Program. The visibility of installed DER devices allows AEMO to better manage the electricity grid and ensure reliable, secure and affordable energy for all Australians. The DER Register stores information about a DER device installed on-site at a residential or business location. This information will be requested by Network Services Providers (or network operators) from qualified electrical contractors and solar installers at the time of the DER installation.
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- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Electric vehicles
- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (small hydro)
- Distributed generation (others)
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- Centralised information database (e.g. DER register, GIS, etc.)
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| 55 |
2020 |
Data Model and Data Acquisition for PV registration schemes and grid connection evaluations – Best Practice and Recommendations |
IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Task 1 and 14 members |
Study Report |
Distribution planning |
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No file uploaded. |
IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Task 1 and 14 |
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https://iea-pvps.org/key-topics/data-model-and-data-acquisition-for-pv-registration-schemes-and-grid-connection-best-practice-and-recommendations/ |
- This report shows how different countries deal with the DER data collection, with a focus on PV systems. This report also provides a complete overview of all the relevant aspects that need to be addressed and foresee information that will be relevant in the future. A growing trend towards centralised databases can be observed, in several countries, the owner of DER are obliged to register their systems in a central database and to keep this register up to date. However, the data model and thereby the level of detail in the individual registers varies a lot. Data of PV plants are necessary for a range of use cases. Policy makers should know the impact of policies on the market, FIT agencies must know exactly which system produces how much energy, and system operators must be able to calculate the impact of the PV system to their grid, to name just a few. In this report, the different use cases are addressed and recommendations for the implementation of a database are given.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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- Centralised information database (e.g. DER register, GIS, etc.)
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| 63 |
2017 |
Cyber Security Primer for DER Vendors Aggregators and Grid Operators |
Sandia National Laboratories |
Study Report |
Information exchange |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1761987 |
- 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 with cyber security resilience and describe the state-of-the-art for securing DER communications. The report outlines basic principles of cyber security, encryption, communication protocols, DER cyber security recommendations and requirements, and device-, aggregator-, and utility-level security best practices to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Example cyber security attacks, including eavesdropping, masquerading, man-in-the-middle, replay attacks, and denial-of-service are also described. A survey of communication protocols and cyber security recommendations used by the DER and power system industry are included to elucidate the cyber security standards landscape. Lastly, a roadmap is presented to harden end-to-end communications for DER with research and industry engagement.
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- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 64 |
2017 |
Roadmap for Photovoltaic Cyber Security |
Sandia National Laboratories |
Study Report |
Information exchange |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://sunspec.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Roadmap-for-Photovoltaic-Cyber-Security-SAND2017-13262-4-10-2018.pdf |
- Cyber-secure, resilient energy is paramount to the prosperity of the United States. As the experience and sophistication of cyber adversaries grow, so too must the US power system’s defenses, situational awareness, and response and recovery strategies. Traditionally, power systems were operated with dedicated communication channels to large generators and utility owned assets but now there is greater reliance on photovoltaic (PV) systems to provide power generation. PV systems often communicate to utilities, aggregators, and other grid operators over the public internet so the power system attack surface has significantly expanded. At the same time, solar energy systems are equipped with a range of grid-support functions, that—if controlled or programmed improperly—present a risk of power system disturbances. This document is a five year roadmap intended to chart a path for improving cyber security for communication-enabled PV systems with clear roles and responsibilities for government, standards development organizations, PV vendors, and grid operators.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 70 |
2018 |
International R&D Project Collection – Advanced Cooperation between Distribution and Transmission Network Operation |
Fraunhofer IEE; IEA PVPS Task 14 members |
Study Report |
Information exchange |
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No file uploaded. |
IEA PVPS Task 14 Activity 2.7 |
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https://iea-pvps.org/key-topics/international-rd-project-collection-advanced-cooperation-between-distribution-and-transmission-network-operation/ |
- This report is a collection of international R&D projects, with a focus on advanced TSO/DSO cooperation procedures. Therefore, 19 international R&D projects from the United States, Europe, and Japan have been identified and their objectives, key findings, and recommendations have been collected and summarized.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 79 |
2016 |
Forecasting Wind and Solar Generation: Improving System Operations (Short Summary) |
Greening the Grid |
Other |
Active management of distribution grid |
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No file uploaded. |
Greening the Grid |
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https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy16osti/65728.pdf |
- A short introduction to forecasting wind and solar, including: forecasting methods, differences in wind versus solar forecasting, centralised versus decentralised forecasting, and integration of RE forecasting into system operations.
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- Forecasting
- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (others)
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| 80 |
2022 |
Unlocking the Potential of Distributed Energy Resources: Power system opportunities and best practices |
International Energy Agency |
Study Report |
Market-based and tariff-based solutions |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/3520710c-c828-4001-911c-ae78b645ce67/UnlockingthePotentialofDERs_Powersystemopportunitiesandbestpractices.pdf |
- DERs can create new power system opportunities, but at the same time, can pose new challenges when a grid has not been properly prepared. Many jurisdictions are just beginning to understand how DERs fit into the wider energy landscape – what they are and what impacts they have on the grid, and how they can be used to improve system reliability and reduce overall energy costs. Meanwhile, other regions have built up experience with DERs, demonstrating that they can provide valuable services to the grid when incentivised with appropriate technologies, policies and regulations. Nonetheless, not all countries use the same electricity market model or are at the same stage of DER penetration, and the fit-for-purpose solutions will vary from place to place. This report reviews lessons from forerunners and distils best practices (with examples and case studies) to help policymakers, regulators and system operators across the globe understand what experience is most relevant to their own situation. Readers will be able to draw on a wide range of practical insights for electricity market design and regulation to help unlock the multiple grid benefits of DER technologies.
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- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Electric vehicles
- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (small hydro)
- Distributed generation (others)
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- VPP and aggregators (market integration of DERs)
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- Distribution planning / Electrification master plan
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| 81 |
2020 |
Advanced forecasting of variable renewable power generation: innovation landscape brief |
International Renewable Energy Agency |
Study Report |
Active management of distribution grid |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://www.irena.org/-/media/Files/IRENA/Agency/Publication/2020/Jul/IRENA_Advanced_weather_forecasting_2020.pdf |
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- Forecasting
- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (others)
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| 83 |
n/a |
Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme inspections |
Clean Energy Regulator of Australia |
Web Page |
Connection agreement solutions |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/RET/Scheme-participants-and-industry/Agents-and-installers/Small-scale-Renewable-Energy-Scheme-inspections#Smallscale-Renewable-Energy-Scheme-inspection-results |
- AEMO has been collaborating with the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) and the Clean Energy Council (CEC) to incorporate inverter settings checks into the CER’s existing inspection program as part of its Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. It was identified that as much as 40% of grid-connected inverters installed with rooftop solar PV systems since 2016 may not comply with some of the mandatory settings prescribed in AS/NZS 4777.2:2015 and the relevant Distribution Network Service Provider (DNSP) connection agreements. This is causing issues for grid reliability and security that without rectification will limit consumers’ choice to invest in DER. The information collected through the inverter settings checks in the CER inspection program will provide insights to better understand reasons for non-compliance to AS/NZS4777.2 and assist in improving processes to minimise this.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (small hydro)
- Distributed generation (others)
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| 84 |
2020 |
Too much of a good thing? Global trends in the curtailment of solar PV |
O'Shaughnessy, Eric; Cruce, Jesse R.; Xu, Kaifeng |
Article |
Active management of distribution grid |
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No file uploaded. |
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Solar Energy |
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X20309166?via=ihub |
- Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems generate electricity with no marginal costs or emissions. As a result, PV output is almost always prioritized over other fuel sources and delivered to the electric grid. However, PV curtailment is increasing as PV composes greater shares of grid capacity. In this paper, we present a novel synthesis of curtailment in four key countries: Chile, China, Germany, and the United States. We find that about 6.5 million MWh of PV output was curtailed in these countries in 2018. We find that: Policy and grid planning practices influence where, when, and how much PV is curtailed; Some PV curtailment is attributable to limited transmission capacity connecting remote solar resources to load centers; PV curtailment peaks in the spring and fall, when PV output is relatively high but electricity demand is relatively low. We discuss available measures to reduce PV curtailment as well as increasing PV curtailment in the contexts of evolving grids and energy technologies.
- Control Solutions
- Congestion Management
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 88 |
2017 |
Simulation of Hawaiian Electric Companies Feeder Operations with Advanced Inverters and Analysis of Annual Photovoltaic Energy Curtailment |
National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
Study Report |
Enabling distributed technologies |
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Hawaii |
No file uploaded. |
Task No. WRHV.1000 |
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https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy17osti/68681.pdf |
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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- Inverter-specific aspects
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- Technical requirements for connection (grid codes, standards)
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| 90 |
2019 |
Distribution System Upgrade Unit Cost Database |
National Renewable Energy Laboratory |
Web Page |
Other |
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No file uploaded. |
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https://data.nrel.gov/submissions/101 |
- This database contains unit cost information for different components that may be used to integrate distributed photovotaic DPV systems onto distribution systems.
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- Distributed generation (solar)
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| 99 |
2021 |
Variable Renewable Energy Generation Forecasting and Integration with Dispatching |
USAID |
Video |
Active management of distribution grid |
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No file uploaded. |
Scaling Up Renewable Energy |
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https://www.usaid.gov/energy/sure/vre-forecasting-webinar |
- "This webinar explores how Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan deploy variable renewable energy generation forecasting tools to ensure effective grid management and electricity system reliability."
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- Forecasting
- Distributed generation (solar)
- Distributed generation (others)
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| 100 |
2016 |
Forecasting residential solar photovoltaic deployment in California |
National Renewable Energy Lab. |
Article |
Active management of distribution grid |
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California |
No file uploaded. |
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Technological Forecasting and Social Change |
https://www.osti.gov/pages/biblio/1347199 |
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- Forecasting
- Distributed generation (solar)
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