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GMLC Survey of Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection and Interoperability Standards
This document reports on the Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium effort to identify gaps in standards for the interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources (DERs). The project extended a 3-year period from 2017 to 2019. Under the work plan, the team ide...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Feb 28, 2021
P2030.7 Standard for the Specification of Microgrid Controllers
IEEE P2030.7 is a standard that specifies functional and performance requirements for microgrid controllers. It details the capabilities necessary for controllers to manage microgrid operations, including islanding and reconnection, power quality management, load and resource coor...
IEEE Standards Association
Dec 31, 2024
Generic Microgrid Controller Specifications
Developed by the Advanced Power and Energy Program for the U.S. Department of Energy, this document provides generic specifications for microgrid controllers. It delineates required and optional functions across four modes of operation: grid-connected, islanded, transition, and su...
Razeghi, G. et al U.S. Department of Energy
Sep 30, 2016
Flexible Operation of Microgrids Through Operator-Configurable Microgrid Controllers
Microgrids are becoming critical assets in power distribution systems. This is partly due to the resiliency and reliability challenges faced by power distribution systems in the last decade and partly due to the increased integration of distributed energy resource assets, such as ...
Curtiss, P. et al SandC Electric Company
Dec 31, 2024
Regulating Voltage: Recommendations for Smart Inverters
This report from GridLab provides recommendations for regulators and utilities on leveraging the advanced capabilities of smart inverters to manage voltage on distribution networks with high penetrations of solar and other DERs. It explains how functions such as volt VAR, frequenc...
O’Connell, R. et al GridLab
Sep 11, 2019
Revision of IEEE Std 1547: Additional Topics
This TechSurveillance article is the last in a series of four articles that describe the changes proposed for IEEE 1547, provide the rationale for these changes, and describe how they will affect the planning, design, protection, and operation of rural electric cooperative distri...
Walling, R. Walling Energy Systems Consulting, LLC
Mar 31, 2017
Prevention of Unintentional Islands in Power Systems with Distributed Resources
This resource examines the phenomenon of unintentional islanding when a portion of the grid continues to be energized by distributed energy resources during a larger outage. It describes potential risks to safety and equipment, reviews existing standards and detection methods, and...
Kroposki, B. NLR
Aug 23, 2016
New Approaches to Distributed PV Interconnection: Implementation Considerations for Addressing Emerging Issues
This report discusses innovative approaches to distributed photovoltaic (PV) interconnection aimed at addressing emerging issues such as high penetrations, rapid interconnection requests, and evolving standards. It examines options like hosting capacity analysis, flexible intercon...
McAllister, R. et al Western Interstate Energy Board
Jan 31, 2019
Impact of IEEE 1547 Standard on Smart Inverters and the Applications in Power Systems
This white paper presents smart inverter features along with the implementation challenges and potential solutions. The paper describes smart inverter functionality and discusses their modeling, capabilities, testing, and certification. Originally published by a "fast track" worki...
Bravo, R. et al California Institute of Technology
Jul 31, 2020
Revision of IEEE Standard 1547: The Background for Change
This article is the first in a four-part series regarding the IEEE standard 1547 and its impact on the electric grid. The background and purpose of this standard is discussed here, and subsequent articles will focus on related issues of voltage regulation, disturbance performance,...
Walling, R. Walling Energy Systems Consulting, LLC
Oct 31, 2016
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