CNRG® DER Management
Integrated DER Management for Advanced Distribution Automation
Overview
CNRG® DER Management enables utilities to manage supply and demand at the grid’s edge by integrating distributed energy resources (DER)—including renewable generation, energy storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and managed loads. By coordinating capacity and load with day-ahead forecasting, the solution maximizes efficiency, reduces operational costs, and boosts grid reliability.
By unifying diverse DER assets in a single, responsive control system, CNRG® DER Management helps utilities achieve new levels of operational agility and cost-effectiveness. Smart inverter functionality, day-ahead planning, and real-time responsiveness combine to create a more resilient, future-ready grid.
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Key Capabilities
- Unified Control
- Manage multiple classes of DER assets (storage, generators, EVs, solar) in a single control platform to streamline decision-making and operations.
- Predictive Forecasting
- Leverage day-ahead and real-time data to identify upcoming demand peaks or energy shortfalls, then generate and execute commitments for optimal resource use.
- Dynamic Grouping
- Construct resource groups based on attributes (e.g., location, capacity) for granular, targeted management. This approach improves coordination across dissimilar DER assets.
- Smart Inverter Functions
- Employ advanced voltage and power factor control—such as Intelligent Volt-VAR or Volt-Watt—to reduce feeder losses, regulate voltage, and improve overall system performance.
- Action Plans & Tracking
- Create sequential action plans that specify how and when to charge or discharge storage, curtail loads, or dispatch distributed generation. Monitor real-time status and conditions—normal, stressed, emergency, or critical—to adapt swiftly.
DER Asset Integration
- Battery Storage
- Benefit from multi-manufacturer, utility-to-residential scale storage assets with diverse control strategies that accelerate ROI and enhance flexibility.
- Generators
- Incorporate fossil fuel–based generators (e.g., natural gas), which produce fewer emissions than coal and offer continuous standby capacity for grid support.
- Electric Vehicles
- Anticipate rising EV adoption by controlling charging times and monitoring battery states. The platform supports major EVSE (charging station) manufacturers and offers seamless opt-in for customers.
- Solar
- Leverage SunSpec-compliant inverters for real-time solar asset management, advanced forecasting, and improved integration with existing grid infrastructure.
Analytics & Services
- Load Forecasting
- Access day-ahead and same-day forecasts to balance supply and demand effectively.
- Measure & Verification
- Spot anomalies in real time and track how each resource or program contributes to results.
- Program Optimization
- Identify the best recruitment, enrollment, and dispatch strategies to maximize value from DER assets.
