Smart Grid & Microgrid R&D
Smart Grid & Microgrid R&D Topics
Vision and Goals
DOE OE Mission
Grid Modernization Goals
Smart Grid & Microgrid R&D Sources
Smart Grid R&D
Criteria for DOE Smart Grid R&D Plan
DOE Planning Process for Microgrid R&D
Major Cost Components of a Microgrid
Development of Microgrid R&D Needs
R&D Topics
Standards & Best Practices
Standards and Best PracticesSome Technical Tasks
Technology Development
Technology Development“Integration”
Modeling
Analysis
Evaluation and Demonstration
List of High-Priority R&D Projects from the DOE Microgrid Workshop
Contact Information

Analysis
Progress and impact of smart grid investments
Support effective cyber security, privacy, and interoperability practices
Impact on outage number, duration & extent
Impact on power quality and reliability
Impact on power system planning
Impact of T&D automation on variable renewable integration
Potential capacity from DR, DG, and e-storage
Consumer studies on acceptance of DR, PEV, storage, energy efficiency, & local generation
Evaluate benefits and cost
Business case