Online Database of Research Infrastructure in the area of DER and Smart Grid

Short description

The Database of DER and Smart Grid Research Infrastructure contains systematic information on research infrastructure and related assets, testing capabilities and services of research institutes and organisations worldwide focusing on Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Smart Grids.

It currently contains more than 200 entries from around 50 research organizations on laboratories, testing facilities and similar infrastructure in the area of DER and Smart Grid. Besides technical specifications, also information on used simulation software, applied testing protocols or standard compliance are presented.

Main technical features

 For connecting existing labs with researchers and customers, a Database of DER and Smart Grid Research Infrastructure was developed – free accessible via http://infrastructure.der-lab.net/. Developed and maintained by DERlab since 2012, the database contains details on Smart Grid and DER laboratories, testing facilities and similar competencies, clustering all relevant information and the labs’ profiles systematically.

In September 2016, the database version 2.0 was launched, appearing in a completely renewed design and offering new extensive search and filtering options. Currently, the directory includes more than 50 institutes from Europe and the US, presenting more than 200 labs, testing capabilities and services. Each institute has the chance to present all relevant information about their facilities in order to inform their customers on the most important details, such as:

• Static and mobile equipment of the facility

• Power range

• Simulation and optimisation tools

• Offered testing services within the laboratory

• Quality management and standards compliance of the offered testing services

Examples of research infrastructure listed in the database cover a broad range from PV system labs, PHIL simulation environments or Microgrid configurations.

For offering an up-to-date overview on the existing research infrastructure, DERlab aims at constantly expanding its database, encouraging all institutes active in the field of DER and Smart Grids, to submit information on their laboratories and facilities – they will be a gainful extension to the current content. Adding infrastructure to the database is very easy and free: An embedded online form on http://infrastructure.der-lab.net/add-your-ri-database/ allows new entries and updates.

Institutes with facilities in the DERlab database clearly benefit from DERlab’s core business - Its network and dissemination activities:

• The database is accessed by our broad international network, which coincides with the institutes’ targeted customers

• •Institutes gain visibility in the field of DER and Smart Grids

• With the enhanced search functions in the database, possible new customers can easily find the services offered by the institute

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data base free accessible via http://infrastructure.der-lab.net/.

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JP.EERA.4810:Online Database of Research Infrastructure in the area of DER and Smart Grid
Joint Programme / IRP / ECRIA
IRP ELECTRA
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Technology keyword(s)
smart grids,Research infrastructure,Database