This white paper from EPRI provides an in depth analysis of the relationship of microgrid controller with Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) and Utility Distributed Management System (DMS). Over the past few years, industry activities to create standards for distributed energy resources (DER) management systems have … [Read more...]
Project Profile: Fairfield, Connecticut as An Early Leader in Microgrid Development
September 1, 2015 By
The charming coastal town of Fairfield, Connecticut has won accolades as one of the best places to live in America. Its five miles of beach stretching along the Long Island Sound certainly add to its charm – but also put the town at risk when severe storms hit. Crushing waves have flooded streets and even destroyed coastal homes in recent … [Read more...]
Federal institute Issues RFQ for a Microgrid Controller Platform
August 14, 2015 By
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking a microgrid controller platform for use in a smart grid testbed. The project will test microgrid power conditioning systems (PCS), interconnection equipment, and controllers. The microgrid laboratory will use multiple power supplies to emulate AC and DC grid and load conditions. It … [Read more...]
