Distributed Energy Resources: Accommodation of Increased DER Penetration Strategies, System Impact Study Process and Equipment Design Considerations
The registration fee for this meeting is non-refundable.
This technical meeting will cover the three dimensions to DER deployment.
1. Accommodation of Increased DER Penetration:
With the growing demand for Distributed Energy Resources (DER), technology platforms must accommodate the continual expansion and complexity of our systems. This presentation will cover topics such as renewable generation, storage, and demand response as well as how our technology is evolving.
2. DER Interconnection Studies:
Interconnections of Distributed Energy Resources require compliance with IEEE 1547 and utility standards. This presentation will cover the basics of a system impact study for a DER interconnection into a distribution feeder. Topics will cover anti-islanding analysis, short circuit analysis, effective grounding, load flow, delta V, voltage flicker and interconnection design considerations.
3. Considerations for Distributed Generation Design:
While distributed generation (DG) is by no means a new phenomenon, recent years have seen a marked increase in the penetration of non-utility sources either feeding the Grid directly or reducing the portion of energy purchased from traditional electric utilities. For example, as states implement various amounts of renewable portfolio standards (RPS), opportunities arise for independent producers to supply part of their energy needs and even supply energy to the electric utility market. This talk looks at some aspects of electic power system design that are required to accommodate DG in light of typical Utility interconnect requirements, including modeling tools, protective device options, and the IEEE-1547 standard for interoperability with the Grid.
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- Date: 20 Jul 2017
- Time: 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM
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- Co-sponsored by Maine Section
- Starts 03 July 2017 02:00 PM
- Ends 19 July 2017 04:00 PM
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Speakers
Brian Conroy of Avangrid and Jon Gay of RLC Engineering
Accommodation of Increased DER Penetration and DER Interconnection Studies
Biography:
Brian Conroy holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maine, an MBA from Thomas College, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Maine. Brian started with CMP in 1986 and has been with the utility for over 30 years. He now serves as the Director of Projects & Initiatives - delivering an integrated Energy Management, Distribution Management, and Outage Management System for the AVANGRID network companies.
Jon Gay is a Power System Engineer responsible for performing System Impact Studies, including Power Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Contingency Analysis, and Arc Flash Analysis. He has managed over 80 Distributed Generation (DG) System Impact Studies for multiple utilities. Jon is a US Marine Corps veteran and continues to serve as an Electrical Systems Supervisor in the Maine Air National Guard. He holds a State of Maine electrical license and has experience in residential, commercial, industrial, and utility distribution system design, protection, commissioning, and construction management.
Jon has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology from the University of Maine at Orono and an Associate's Degree in Electrical & Mechanical Technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He also received a certificate from the USAF School of Management - NCO Academy and a certificate in Residential & Commercial Electrical Technology from Washington County Community College.
Rob Smith of Waldron Engineering and Construction
Accommodation of Increased DER Penetration and DER Interconnection Studies
Biography:
Rob is an electric power engineer with more than 20 years' experience in Pulp and Paper, Engineering Forensics, High Voltage Research, and the Utility Power industries. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Maine, a Master's from the University of New Hampshire, and a PhD in Electric Power Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is a licensed P.E. in several states, and currently works as an electrical design enginer with Waldron Engineering and Construction in Exeter, NH, which specializes in gas-fired cogeneration power plants.
Agenda
Agenda
12:00 p Lunch and Networking
12:10 p Presentation and Discussion: Accommodation of Increased DER Penetration
1:20 p 10 minute break
1:30 p Presentation and Discussion: DER Interconnection Studies
2: 40 p 10 minute break
2:50 p Presentation and Discussion: Considerations for Distributed Generation Design
4:00 p Adjourn