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1. Introduction
Since initiating research on integration of distributed energy resources (DER) in 1999, the Con-
sortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS) has been actively assessing and
reviewing existing DER test facilities for possible demonstrations of advanced DER system inte-
gration concepts. This report is a compendium of information collected by the CERTS team on
DER test facilities during this period.
The information contained in this report was developed in two stages. In the initial stage, a
structured questionnaire was sent to selected facilities known by the project team to be engaged
in DER technology testing. Information on both the experience of these facilities with specific
DER technologies and the testing capabilities available at the facilities, was collected. The com-
pleted questionnaires and narrative information provided by respondents (in lieu of completed
questionnaires) are included in this report (section ll).
In the second stage, information developed during the first stage was re-assessed and additional
information was collected for the specific purpose of evaluating the capabilities of facilities to
support testing of aspects of the CERTS Microgrid concept.1 (Lasseter, et al 2002). As a result,
the project team developed additional information on the AEP Dolan Technology Center and on
the PG&E test facilities in San Ramon, CA (section III).
Lasseter, R., A Akhl, C. Marnay, J. Stevens, J. Dagle, R. Guttromson, A. S. Meliopoulous, R. Yinger, and J. Eto 2002. Integration of
Distributed Energy Resources: TheCER7S Microgrid Concept.8
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Akhil, Abbas Ali; Marnay, Chris & Kipman, Timothy. Review of Test Facilities for Distributed Energy Resources, report, May 1, 2003; Albuquerque, New Mexico. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc738760/m1/8/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.