Distributed Integrated Energy Laboratory

NLR's Distributed Integrated Energy Laboratory is a research facility focused on advancing the integration of distributed energy resources into the modern electrical grid.

By improving the reliability and economic value of decentralized energy systems, the Distributed Integrated Energy Laboratory supports the development, testing, and validation of technologies that strengthen grid performance and flexibility.

Capabilities

Distributed Integrated Energy Laboratory capabilities include:

• Grid Integration and Control Systems
  Advanced tools, including distributed energy resource management systems, manage high levels of energy on the distribution grid while maintaining stability and performance.

• Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing and Validation
  Specialized platforms are used to simulate real-world distribution systems, enabling controlled testing of technologies and various grid-connected devices.

• Distributed Energy Systems Planning
  Distributed energy resources are analyzed to determine how they can provide backup power, support grid restoration, and improve operational readiness during extreme weather events or cyber-physical threats.

• Performance Modeling and Analysis
  Technologies are implemented and system behaviors are evaluated to improve long-term planning, optimize operations, and better predict performance across decentralized energy systems.

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