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Toward an Electromagnetic Event Resilient Grid

Proceedings of the IEEE

Pennington, Heather M.; Hanley, Charles J.; Rogers, Jonathan D.

The threat of a large-scale electromagnetic event having a negative impact on the electric grid is real. Whether human-caused, via the detonation of a nuclear device, or natural, via a high-intensity burst of solar radiation, our historic experience with these phenomena indicates that as a global community, we should be prepared for such events and know how to mitigate their impacts. Current studies and related discussions provide a wide range of damage assessments for these events. We recommend continuing current technical investigations and research as well as strengthening collaboration between stakeholders and experts. This would ensure future threats are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

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TYPE Journal Article YEAR 2021
DOIOSTIScopus

Sandia and NJ TRANSIT Authority Developing Resilient Power Grid

Hanley, Charles J.; Ellis, Abraham E.

Through the memorandum of understanding between the Depratment of Energy (DOE), the New Jersey Transit Authority (NJ Transit), and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Sandia National Labs is assisting NJ Transit in developing NJ TransitGrid: an electric microgrid that will include a large-scale gas-fired generation facility and distributed energy resources (photovoltaics [PV], energy storage, electric vehicles, combined heat and power [CHP]) to supply reliable power during storms or other times of significant power failure. The NJ TransitGrid was awarded $410M from the Department of Transportation to develop a first-of-its-kind electric microgrid capable of supplying highly-reliable power.

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TYPE Other Report YEAR 2014
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Conceptual Framework for Developing Resilience Metrics for the Electricity, Oil, and Gas Sectors in the United States

Watson, Jean-Paul W.; Guttromson, Ross G.; Silva-Monroy, Cesar A.; Jeffers, Robert F.; Jones, Katherine A.; Ellison, James; Rath, Charles; Gearhart, Jared L.; Jones, Dean A.; Corbet, Thomas F.; Hanley, Charles J.; Jenkins, La T.

This report has been written for the Department of Energy’s Energy Policy and Systems Analysis Office to inform their writing of the Quadrennial Energy Review in the area of energy resilience. The topics of measuring and increasing energy resilience are addressed, including definitions, means of measuring, and analytic methodologies that can be used to make decisions for policy, infrastructure planning, and operations. A risk-based framework is presented which provides a standard definition of a resilience metric. Additionally, a process is identified which explains how the metrics can be applied. Research and development is articulated that will further accelerate the resilience of energy infrastructures.

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TYPE SAND Report YEAR 2014
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Reliable renewable energy for a new electric infrastructure

Hanley, Charles J.

This is workshop is about methodologies, tools, techniques, models, training, codes and standards, etc., that can improve reliability of systems while reducing costs. We've intentionally scaled back on presentation time to allow more time for interaction. Sandia's PV Program Vision - Recognition as a world-class facility to develop and integrate new photovoltaic components, systems, and architectures for the future of our electric/energy delivery systems.

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TYPE Conference YEAR 2010
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Solar Energy Grid Integration Systems -- Energy Storage (SEGIS-ES)

Hanley, Charles J.; Huff, Georgianne H.; Boyes, John D.

This paper describes the concept for augmenting the SEGIS Program (an industry-led effort to greatly enhance the utility of distributed PV systems) with energy storage in residential and small commercial applications (SEGIS-ES). The goal of SEGIS-ES is to develop electrical energy storage components and systems specifically designed and optimized for grid-tied PV applications. This report describes the scope of the proposed SEGIS-ES Program and why it will be necessary to integrate energy storage with PV systems as PV-generated energy becomes more prevalent on the nation's utility grid. It also discusses the applications for which energy storage is most suited and for which it will provide the greatest economic and operational benefits to customers and utilities. Included is a detailed summary of the various storage technologies available, comparisons of their relative costs and development status, and a summary of key R&D needs for PV-storage systems. The report concludes with highlights of areas where further PV-specific R&D is needed and offers recommendations about how to proceed with their development.

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TYPE SAND Report YEAR 2008
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