Solution for DER integration planning and policy-making

Overview

ETAP Feeder Hosting Capacity (FHC) precisely calculates optimal hosting capacity while respecting constraints. In addition, it studies the impacts of distributed energy resource (DER) penetration to DER-rich systems. To address hosting capacity limitations, the advanced functionalities of smart inverters are incorporated into the feeder hosting capacity. With a comprehensive constraint set, such as thermal limit and voltage constraints, ETAP FHC provides reliable solutions to plan DER integration with existing power grids. By conducting FHC studies, utilities can optimize the placement and capacity of DERs, facilitating the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system.

Key Features

• Optimize nodal DER hosting capacity
• Optimize feeders DER hosting capacity
• Study impacts of DER penetration

Key Benefits

• Increases renewable energy penetration
• Mitigates Feeder Hosting Capacity (FHC) limitations
• Facilitates the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system
• Supports DER integration planning and policy-making