Unlocking Advanced Inverter Functionality: Roadmap to a future of utility engagement and ownership

Opportunities for advanced inverters

Current inverter technologies could provide direct benefits to the electric distribution system and mitigate impacts from variable distributed generation. These same inverters have the ability to contribute valuable information on distributed energy resource operation, support delivery of expanded services to utility customers, and — in some markets — serve as a transition away from incentive-based transactions.

Smart Inverter Ownership Roadmap

This report provides a roadmap for utility ownership of advanced inverters and details for each stage of the process, including: initial activities, building the business case, initial stakeholder engagement, program design, project finalization and approval, and implementation.