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A monthly recap of the latest happenings at the ESIF and developments in energy systems integration research at the lab and around the world.

Featured Publications

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A Hydrogen Load Modeling Method for Integrated Hydrogen Energy System Planning, IEEE Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies North America (2023)

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Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator Cohort 1: Authentication and Authorization, NREL Technical Report (2023)

Peak Demand Management and Voltage Regulation Using Coordinated Virtual Power Plant Controls, IEEE Access (2023)

Situational Awareness of Grid Anomalies for Visual Analytics—Near-Real-Time Cyber-Physical Resiliency Through Machine Learning, NREL Technical Report (2023)

Investigating Multi-Microgrid Black Start Methods Using Grid-Forming Inverters, IEEE Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies North America (2023)

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Overview of Functional Technical Requirements for Intentional Islands, NREL Technical Report (2022)

2023 ESIF Stewardship Summary

For our science to stay ahead of evolving energy systems, we must maintain good stewardship of the ESIF’s world-class laboratories and capabilities. In 2023, ESIF celebrated its 10-year anniversary and hosted 169 multidisciplinary projects with 81 partners. This trailblazing research community advanced solutions for fast and efficient electric vehicle charging, cybersecurity for power systems, AI for grid resilience, and much more.

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