Grid Modernization and Storage Division

Welcome to the Grid Modernization and Storage Division of the American Solar Energy Society. Join us today!

Go to the Grid Modernization and Storage Division Forum (be sure to sign in).

Focuses on municipal and regional grids, interconnections, microgrids, and storage: evolution of the grid to deliver significantly more energy from intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. Emphasis includes grid reliability, resilience, and security in the face of increasing natural and human-caused hazards such as terrorism and climate change. The Division fosters research and education, making curated technical research accessible and answerable to all interested stakeholders, including researchers, regulators, utilities, developers, communities, and household consumers.

Present day grid was designed and built at a time when power plants in central locations exclusively controlled a 1-way flow of electricity to consumers. A modern day grid needs to accommodate a 2-way flow of power. Grid modernization will provide the foundation that supports the reduction of CO₂ in all sectors.

Our Goals

To reduce operational costs and increase efficiency
To keep energy costs affordable and to promote economic growth
To ensure energy remains reliably available and increasingly clean and sustainable
To lower consumers energy bills
To maximize the value of renewable energy generation
To empower consumers to have better control of their energy use and cost

Our Members

Our members include but not limited to the following: