DERlab is an association of leading laboratories and research institutes in the field of distributed energy resources equipment and systems, developing joint requirements and quality criteria for the connection and operation of distributed energy resources (DER) and supporting consistent development of DER technologies.

DERlab offers testing and consulting services for distributed generation (DG) to support the transition towards more decentralised power systems. Our various activities in research, pre-standardisation and networking are presented in our Activity Reports.

Our Vision

To be the reference lab in Europe for the sustainable integration of Distributed Energy Resources into power systems.

Our Mission

To perform tests, pre-competitive and pre-normative research, as well as training activities, supporting the transition towards more decentralised power generation.

Our Activities

Research

DERlab provides a platform for common research and knowledge transfer. The common publications and research outcomes of the DERlab network are actively disseminated.

Pre-standardisation

DERlab supports the development of European and international standards by providing technical information and input to the standardization bodies.

Networking

DERlab is active in the national, international and intercontinental networks and events that discuss DER topics and aims at the establishment of a network of DER experts in the world.

Management Structure


The General Assembly (GA)
is the highest decision-making body of the association. In the GA each full member institute has a vote. Among the duties of the General Assembly, as explained in the articles of the association, is the one to decide upon memberships and to elect the Board members. The Board is in charge of the business operations.

DERlab General Assembly in Arnheim (NL), 2017

The Board of the Association currently counts five members:

(From left to right)

  • Prof. Graeme Burt (University of Strathclyde, UK)
  • Maria-Luciana Rizzi (RSE, Italy), (Retired in 2022)
  • Roland Bründlinger (AIT, Austria)
  • Dr. Philipp Strauss (IEE, Germany), Spokesperson
  • Peter Vaessen (KEMA, Netherlands)
DERlab Board in Brno (CZ), 2016

The Office of the association is located in Kassel, Germany.