DISTRIBUTECH International 2020

Lessons Learned: Defending the Grid from the Unintended Consequences of DERs (#D0237) (Room 213B)

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The growing proliferation of distributed energy resources (DERs), such as solar PV, electric vehicles, and other distribution-connected grid technologies, such as microgrids, challenge reliability of a grid designed for centralized generation. Considering this, utilities are working to deliver safe, reliable power to end-users with dynamic loads such as prosumers, and those with sensitive equipment. This panel discussion focuses on challenges grid owners and operators face, and how utilities can use new measurement technologies to make informed decisions to improve grid resilience. Panel speakers share their approach to identifying impedances for model verification, detecting sources of harmful emissions, and monitoring dynamic and unpredictable power flows in real-time. In addition, the speakers discuss how they use micro-synchrophasor technology to detect the early signs of grid cyberattacks.