Enabling Extreme Real-time Grid Integration of Solar Energy (Energise)

The panel will discuss the objectives, approaches, and expected outcomes of the recently launched R&D program by the DOE SunShot Initiative. The program aims to develop and demonstrate highly scalable distribution system planning and real-time operation solutions that seamlessly interconnect and integrate high penetration solar generation in the electricity grid. The envisioned ENERGISE solutions will require the extensive use of sensor, communication, and data analytics technologies to gather up-to-the-minute measurement and forecast data from diverse sources and perform continuous optimization analysis and active control for existing and new PV installations in real time.