Modern power and energy systems are characterized by the wide integration of distributed generation, storage and electric vehicles, adoption of ICT solutions, and interconnection of different energy carriers and consumer engagement, posing new challenges and creating new opportunities. Advanced testing
Smart energy solutions aim to modify and optimise the operation of existing energy infrastructure. Such cyber-physical technology must be mature before deployment to the actual infrastructure, and competitive solutions will have to be compliant to standards still under development. Achieving
Localization of energy has the potential to alleviate some of the serious balancing and congestion risks posed by the ever-increasing proliferation of DERs. By reducing the distance between supply and consumption, costs and congestion associated with long-distance transport of energy
As utilities transition from time-based to predictive maintenance, substation data is a crucial part of assessing network health and effectively directing maintenance activities. IEC 61850 provides a range of features for acquiring and transmitting this data, and this is long
We are glad to announce that on 17 September 2019, DERlab celebrated its 11th year anniversary! Having started out from the European IRED Project Cluster for the Integration of Renewable Energies and Distributed Generation as a Network of Excellence, DERlab
System operation has always been a key pillar of a stable energy system; balancing load with supply, maintaining a stable frequency and managing congestion at critical chokepoints, all in the name of keeping the lights on. Traditionally, the TSO has
DERlab is pleased to announce that the Association is supporting the first Smart Grid Flexibility 2019, an international 3-day event taking place on 01-03 October in London, UK. Join leading energy transition specialists for the latest solutions to the strategic,
DERlab is pleased to announce that the Association is supporting the IEC 61850 Global conference, an international 5-day event taking place on 14-18 October in London, UK. Join leading specialists to tackle the latest IEC 61850 implementation challenges, including top-down
The Call for Papers for the Special Issue “HVDC/FACTS for Grid Services in Electric Power Systems” is now open. Electric power systems are headed for a true changing of the guard due to the urgent need for decarbonized and sustainable
The DERlab Association held its 2019 General Assembly on 25-26 March 2019 in Enel Green Power premises in Catania (IT). The gathering acknowledged the achievements of the DERlab network during the past year and the profound collective value the member
