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Demand Response

Building Microgrid Resilience

Learn how to assess risks, develop recovery strategies, and invest in resilience measures that ensure microgrids can withstand and recover from disasters

Microgrid Resilience Framework

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Anticipate

Identify potential threats and assess their likelihood and impact through comprehensive risk analysis

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Withstand

Design systems that can absorb shocks and continue operating during extreme events

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Recover

Develop rapid restoration procedures and backup systems for quick recovery

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Adapt

Learn from incidents and continuously improve resilience through lessons learned

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Evaluate different threats to microgrid operation and develop targeted mitigation strategies. Adjust risk parameters to see how they affect overall system vulnerability.

Risk Assessment Matrix

Threat Risk Ranking

#1Earthquake
10.0
Likelihood: 2/5 | Impact: 5/5 | Mitigation: 1/5
#2Cyber Attack
10.0
Likelihood: 2/5 | Impact: 5/5 | Mitigation: 1/5
#3Grid Failure
7.5
Likelihood: 5/5 | Impact: 3/5 | Mitigation: 2/5
#4Hurricane
6.0
Likelihood: 3/5 | Impact: 4/5 | Mitigation: 2/5
#5Wildfire
6.0
Likelihood: 3/5 | Impact: 4/5 | Mitigation: 2/5
#6Flooding
4.0
Likelihood: 4/5 | Impact: 3/5 | Mitigation: 3/5
#7Equipment Failure
2.0
Likelihood: 4/5 | Impact: 2/5 | Mitigation: 4/5
#8Fuel Shortage
2.0
Likelihood: 2/5 | Impact: 3/5 | Mitigation: 3/5
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Select a threat from the ranking list to view details and adjust risk parameters

Risk Assessment Summary

Highest Risk Threats
Earthquake, Cyber Attack, Grid Failure
Average Risk Score
5.9
Priority Actions
Focus on top 3 threats with scores ≥ 5.0

Disaster Recovery Planning

Simulate different disaster scenarios to understand recovery timelines and develop comprehensive restoration strategies for critical infrastructure.

Recovery Strategy Simulator

Recovery Progress0% Complete

Damage Assessment

Evaluate extent of damage and system status

Duration: 2 hours
Key Actions
  • Deploy assessment teams
  • Use drones for aerial survey
  • Check communication systems
  • Verify safety conditions

Hurricane Impact

Category 3 hurricane causes widespread damage to infrastructure

Damages Identified
  • 50% solar panels damaged
  • Main feeder line down
  • Substation flooded
  • Communication tower collapsed
Critical Loads
  • Hospital
  • Emergency services
  • Water treatment
  • Traffic signals

Recovery Performance Metrics

Assessment Time
2h
Critical Load Restoration
28h
Full System Recovery
102h
Resilience Score
1/10

Resilience Investment Analysis

Calculate the costs and benefits of different resilience investments to optimize your microgrid's ability to withstand and recover from disasters.

Resilience Investment Calculator

Expected annual economic loss from disruptions
redundant Systems
$50,00030% risk reduction
elevated Equipment
$75,00025% risk reduction
cyber Security
$30,00040% risk reduction
fuel Storage
$25,00020% risk reduction
monitoring Systems
$40,00035% risk reduction
training Programs
$15,00015% risk reduction

Investment Summary

Total Investment$0
Risk Reduction0%
Annual Savings$0
Payback PeriodNaN years
ROINaN%

Investment Recommendations

  • • Consider adding more investments to achieve 50%+ risk reduction
  • • Cyber security and monitoring systems typically offer best ROI
  • • Combine technical and organizational measures for comprehensive resilience

Risk Reduction Breakdown

Resilience Standards and Best Practices

Technical Standards

  • • IEEE 1547: Interconnection standards for distributed resources
  • • IEEE 2030: Smart Grid interoperability guidelines
  • • NFPA 70: National Electrical Code requirements
  • • IEC 61850: Substation automation communications
  • • NERC CIP: Critical infrastructure protection standards

Planning Best Practices

  • • Conduct regular risk assessments and updates
  • • Develop comprehensive emergency response plans
  • • Establish mutual aid agreements with neighboring utilities
  • • Invest in monitoring and early warning systems
  • • Train staff regularly on emergency procedures
  • • Maintain detailed system documentation and schematics
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