Market Trends: Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
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Executive Summary
The rise of decentralized energy resources has introduced more complexity to electricity networks – and challenges around grid congestion, bidirectional power flows and voltage instability. Traditional grid management systems were not designed for this level of decentralization, necessitating the emergence of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS). This report informs organizations on the current DERMS functionality helping utilities, aggregators and market participants optimize DER integration while ensuring grid reliability and efficiency. Additionally, the report provides insights into market segments and portfolios of solutions, the vendor ecosystem, and trends and future pathways for DERMS.
Table of contents
Summary for decision-makersComplexity of electricity systems calls for greater interconnection, visibility and control of assets
Power generation is increasing and decentralizing to support widespread electrification
The rise of distributed renewable energy sources brings new challenges
DERMS emerged to mitigate DER management challenges
Players at each stage of the electricity value chain are potential DERMS buyers
Two kinds of DERMS – grid and edge – address market needs
Seven functionality areas define today’s DERMS space
The DERMS spectrum: one size does not fit all
The road ahead for DERMS: barriers to overcome and market trends
Widespread adoption of DERMS still faces obstacles
Introducing three different pathways for DERMS
Table of figures
Figure 1. Global electricity consumption trends: 2000 to 2050Figure 2. Global power generation trends: 2000 to 2050
Figure 3. UK generation and demand profiles: July 1 and Jan 1
Figure 4. Position of DERMS in the electricity system and interaction with different system segments
Figure 5. Edge vs grid DERMS
Figure 6. DERMS functionality
Figure 7. DERMS solutions ecosystem
Organisations mentioned
Amazon, Amberside Energy, AspenTech, CGI, Emerson, EnergyHub, ev.energy, ExxonMobil, GE Vernova, Honeywell, Iberdrola, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), International Energy Agency (IEA), IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency), Itron, KrakenFlex, OpenADR Alliance, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Schneider Electric, Scottish Power, Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA), Smarter Grid Solutions, UK National Energy System Operator (NESO), UK Power Networks, Uplight, US Department of Energy, US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)About the authors
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