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Use of Grid-Forming Medium-Voltage Power Electronics Hub in a Microgrid Setting
This paper presents the application of a new design of a multiport, modular, medium-voltage power electronics hub (M3PE-HUB) in a microgrid setting. The M3PE-HUB system was modeled in a digital real-time simulator (DRTS) and integrated into the Banshee microgrid test system. This ...
Xie, F. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2022
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
Background Information on the Power Quality Requirements in IEEE Std 1547-2018
This document provides context for the power quality requirements contained in IEEE Std 1547-2018. It explains why limits on voltage regulation, flicker, harmonics, and unintentional islanding were specified, and how distributed energy resources should comply. The guide discusses ...
Ingram, M. et al NLR
Sep 30, 2021
High-Frequency Signature-Based Fault Detection for Future MV Distribution Grids: Preprint
Increased deployment of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and microgrids are significantly changing the operation of distribution grid. Increasing penetration of power electronics based DERs also raise several operational problems such as protection coordination issues, voltage ...
Velaga, Y. et al NLR
Jun 30, 2020
Creation of a Synthetic Rural Alaskan Microgrid Model
Describes the development of a synthetic benchmark power-system model representing a rural Alaskan island microgrid while avoiding disclosure of confidential critical-infrastructure data. Summarizes the methodology used to create the synthetic grid and evaluates performance throug...
Francisco, A. University of Alaska Fairbanks
Sep 03, 2025
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
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
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
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
An Overview of Issues Related to IEEE Std 1547-2018 Requirements Regarding Voltage and Reactive Power Control
This overview discusses the voltage and reactive power control provisions of IEEE Std 1547-2018 and highlights implementation challenges for distributed energy resource interconnections. It covers topics such as voltvar control curves, ride through capabilities, coordination with ...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Aug 31, 2021
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