Microgrids/Case Studies

This portion of the wiki features a compilation of microgrid case studies, showcasing some important applications for energy storage. Each analysis presented in this report is grounded in actual case studies conducted by EPRI. These case studies combine the Storage Value Estimation Tool (StorageVET®) or the Distributed Energy Resources Value Estimation Tool (DER-VET™) with other grid simulation tools and analytical methods to determine the ideal size, optimal utilization, anticipated value, and technical prerequisites for energy storage across various scenarios. The microgrid case studies are given below.

Case Studies	Description
Microgrid Sizing for Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Events	This case study focuses on the solar plus storage sizing and cost calculations on location of Southern California Edison’s service territory. The study investigates microgrid DER Sizing for 24-, 36- and 48-hour outages. The main objective of this study is to provide 100% load coverage for planned outages. The cost-benefit analysis to estimate the net present value of the designed microgrid have also been carried out.
Design and Analysis of Different DER combinations for Microgrid Reliability Improvement	For this study, three different scenarios were analyzed based on the DER types shown below. Scenario 1: Diesel Generator - One generator that will serve the entire park during utility outage. Scenario 2: Energy Storage- Stand-alone battery energy storage designed to carry entire load during outage. Scenario 3: Energy Storage+ Energy Storage- -Combination of diesel generator and energy storage. In this case DG would cover base load and the battery would serve rest of the load during the outage. If there is excess DG generation, energy storage would charge from the DG.
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