; (B) development of industry standards; (C) design and integration practices; and (D) optimized packaging methods and new device designs. (14) Advanced analytic and computing capabilities for better modeling and simulations of solar energy systems. (15) Electrical grid integration, including— (A) integration of solar technologies into smart grid, transmission, and distribution; (B) coordination of solar with other distributed and large-scale energy resources; (C) electrical power smoothing; (D) microgrid integration; (E) community solar; (F) solar resource forecasting; (G) regional and national electric system balancing and long distance transmission options, including direct current and superconducting transmission and long-term storage options; (H) ways to address system operations over minutes, hours, days, weeks, and seasons with respect to the full range of project scales; and (I) electric grid security, including cyber and physical security. (16) Non-hardware and information-based advances in solar energy system design, installation, and operation. (17) Solar energy technology as a part of strategies commonly referred to as behind-the-meter strategies , including with respect to electricity generation, load, energy efficiency, controls, storage, and electric vehicles. (18) Next generation demonstration facilities. (19) Other subject areas determined by the Secretary. (c) Technical assistance and workforce development In carrying out the program established under subsection (a), the Secretary may also conduct, for purposes of supporting technical, non-hardware, and information-based advances in solar energy systems development and operations— (1) technical assistance and analysis activities with eligible entities, including activities that support expanding access to solar energy for low-income individuals and communities