The evolution of DER management systems (DERMS) [WEBINAR] - 6/25/20

The utility distribution system is quickly evolving to become the utility distribution network. The advanced control systems needed to manage this network will create opportunities to increase grid services, resilience, and reliability.
Grid-edge distributed energy resources (DER), particularly when aggregated across several sites, will become more valuable as network communications increase and utilities adopt new platforms like DER management systems (DERMS) to allow for Active Network Management (ANM) at every portion of the grid.
Once DER are connected and managed from an integrated operating system, we can realize the opportunities to enable microgrids and reap the full benefits of DER.
This webinar covered: Definition of DERMS and value proposition for all stakeholders; use cases and functionality; Description of the main DERMS components and typical operating architectures; The inherent crossover of DERMS and microgrid controls; and Examples of how DERMS have been deployed at various sites in the US, UK, and Canada.
Tim McDuffie and Pete Maltbaek of Smarter Grid Solutions presented.
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