TPO/Developer Model

Douglas Mackenzie

28 Nov 2021 14:16 #10316 by Douglas Mackenzie

Replied by Douglas Mackenzie on topic TPO/Developer Model

Hi Paul,

Any update on the above concept to utilize SAM to model BTM PV+BESS microgrids in island-mode? Thanks for the guidance.

Best regards,
Doug

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Paul Gilman

30 Nov 2021 00:53 #10320 by Paul Gilman

Replied by Paul Gilman on topic TPO/Developer Model

Hi Doug,

We are finishing up work on the grid outage and other features for SAM -- we plan to release a new version in early December, so stay tuned.

Best regards,
Paul.

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omar mohamud
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19 Jun 2022 14:14 #11153 by omar mohamud

Replied by omar mohamud on topic TPO/Developer Model

Paul,

A follow up on our conversation about 2 years ago regarding SAM's Off Grid capabilities. At the time you mention SAM is expected to add off grid modeling capabilities in the form of mini-grid or microgrid applications. Any updates or developments? or future plans..

Best Regards,

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Paul Gilman

20 Jun 2022 15:45 #11154 by Paul Gilman

Replied by Paul Gilman on topic TPO/Developer Model

Hi Omar,

We improved SAM's grid outage feature in SAM 2021.12.02. You can read about how that works in the Grid Outage topic of Help: samrepo.nrelcloud.org/help/grid_outage.htm.

SAM is still mainly a model for grid-connected systems, but the grid outage features make it easier to approximate an off-grid system.

Best regards,
Paul.

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omar mohamud
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20 Jun 2022 17:21 #11158 by omar mohamud

Replied by omar mohamud on topic TPO/Developer Model

Paul thanks

Can you help on how to get started on the “grid Outage.” Can’t find it on the menu

thanks

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Paul Gilman

20 Jun 2022 17:48 #11160 by Paul Gilman

Replied by Paul Gilman on topic TPO/Developer Model

Hi Omar,

The Grid Outage page is available for behind-the-meter battery systems. For example, the PV-Battery / Commercial configuration.

Best regards,
Paul.

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