OVERALL ANTICIPATED PROJECT OUTCOME & RELEVANCE

OVERALL OUTCOME

• Integrated tool that works in conjunction with the legacy and inverter based controllers, existing communication system, meters, and DMS to monitor the ‘health’ of distribution grid with high penetration of PVs and other DERs.

• A management mechanism to utilize PVs, Energy Storage and flexible loads, to support critical infrastructure during emergency and improve reliability during normal operation.

MAIN FEATURE

• Capable of dynamically updating the grid model during normal operation and during cyber or physical threats.

• Capable of assessing cyber and physical security and developing a risk level which is then used for managing the DERs.

• Modular and can be seamlessly integrated with the existing infrastructure (a non-proprietary vendor agnostic solution).

• Capable of dynamically re-configuring and managing DERs based on grid conditions with operator override features.

PROJECT RELEVANCE

• The project develops a unique management framework that allows higher penetration of DERs with increased reliability and resiliency.

• The project develops a unique situational awareness tool that can be used by the operator for organizing the DERs in terms of availability, usability and improved dispatch-ability.

• A holistic approach and a unique platform that can evaluate threats and provide a risk level.

• Fully in line with DOE program goals as mentioned in FOA.