Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to methods and systems for modeling, controlling and computer-platform implementation of a Synthetic Reserve Provisioning System (SRPS) needed to aggregate and integrate small devices closer to consumers, referred to as Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). This know-how is based on data-driven physics-based modeling and it supports the dispatch and scheduling of DERs so that they can participate in system level provision of electricity service. An SRPS generally comprises multiple levels of consumer aggregators (Synthetic Reserve Provisioning (SRP) modules) which interact by exchanging well-defined information about provable consumer characteristics and their own loading and pricing conditions. Three different SRPS designs are described. They differ with respect to implementation requirements for communications, control, technical and economic risks assumed by different SRP modules.

Abstract: Described are concepts, systems and methods for operating microgrid systems both during normal operation conditions and during sudden, unexpected occurrences of a fault which results in a source becoming disconnected from a primary supply. This is achieved through control systems and method based upon multi-layered modeling of system controllable components and their interactions. This approach results in controllable components capable of operation in a “plug-and-play” manner.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to methods and systems for modeling, controlling and computer-platform implementation of a Synthetic Reserve Provisioning System (SRPS) needed to aggregate and integrate small devices closer to consumers, referred to as Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). This know-how is based on data-driven physics-based modeling and it supports the dispatch and scheduling of DERs so that they can participate in system level provision of electricity service. An SRPS generally comprises multiple levels of consumer aggregators (Synthetic Reserve Provisioning (SRP) modules) which interact by exchanging well-defined information about provable consumer characteristics and their own loading and pricing conditions. Three different SRPS designs are described. They differ with respect to implementation requirements for communications, control, technical and economic risks assumed by different SRP modules.

Abstract: Described are concepts, systems and methods for operating microgrid systems both during normal operation conditions and during sudden, unexpected occurrences of a fault which results in a source becoming disconnected from a primary supply. This is achieved through control systems and method based upon multi-layered modeling of system controllable components and their interactions. This approach results in controllable components capable of operation in a “plug-and-play” manner.