GIS Supports PG&E’s Distributed Energy Resources Initiatives
Distributed Energy Resources (DER’s) are rapidly entering into the energy generation mix. They provide a valuable weapon for fighting the ravages of climate change. However, they do create significant challenges to grid operations. Learn how PG&E leverages GIS technology for DER management.
Pacific Gas & Electric
Presentations
The Essential Data Components for a Successful DERMS Implementation
Distributed energy resources management systems (DERMS) are state-of-the-art systems that seamlessly integrate high penetration of DERs into the grid, aimed to enable DSOs to overcome the issues caused by DERs and maximize the benefits of these novel resources. Because these emerging systems are expected to play a vital role in supporting the continued integration of DERs, this session will explain what kind of data DERMS needs to provide significant benefits to DSOs in enabling them to manage evolving distribution networks with high penetration of DERs successfully.
, Pacific Gas & Electric
, POWER Engineers
, POWER Engineers Inc.
Leveraging Data Requirements for Accurate Microgrid Short-Circuit Calculations
DERs integration into power systems is often performed through the microgrid concept to increase service reliability. Since microgrids should be able to operate smoothly in two distinct modes—grid-connected and islanded, their fault currents can widely fluctuate depending on the operational mode. As the fault current values directly impact the relay protection settings, and a microgrid can suddenly switch from one operating mode to another, it is essential to have accurate fault calculation results within a microgrid. This presentation will explain the needed data.
