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A Modeling Framework for Equitable Deployment of Energy Storage in Disadvantaged Communities
Miguel Heleno, Paul Lesur, Alexandre Moreira
This paper provides an analytical framework to incorporate the deployment of behind-the-meter energy storage coupled with rooftop solar, and their associated revenue streams, in th…
Netload Range Cost Curves for a Transmission-Aware Distribution System Planning under DER Growth Uncertainty
Samuel Cordova, Alexandre Moreira, Miguel Heleno
In the face of a substantial and uncertain growth of behind-the-meter Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), utilities and regulators are currently in the search for new network plan…
Assessing Costs of Community Solar Integration via Optimal Distribution Grid Expansion
Miguel Heleno, Alan Valenzuela, Alexandre Moreira +1
This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of distribution grid upgrades costs necessary to integrate Community Solar (CS) projects. The innovative methodology proposed for this…
Boundary Technology Costs for Economic Viability of Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems
Patricia Silva, Alexandre Moreira, Miguel Heleno +1
The urgent need for decarbonization in the energy sector has led to an increased emphasis on the integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, into power grids.…
Distribution System Operation Amidst Wildfire-Prone Climate Conditions Under Decision-Dependent Line Availability Uncertainty
Alexandre Moreira, Felipe Pianco, Bruno Fanzeres +4
Wildfires can severely damage electricity grids leading to long periods of power interruption. Climate change will exacerbate this threat by increasing the frequency of dry climate…