A Primer on the Unintentional Islanding Protection Requirement in IEEE Std 1547-2018

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This primer provides an accessible explanation of the unintentional islanding protection provisions in IEEE Std 1547-2018. It describes why preventing unintentional islanding is critical, outlines testing and detection methods, and clarifies performance requirements for distributed energy resources. The document also discusses how utilities and DER manufacturers can ensure compliance through design and testing. The primer is intended for engineers, regulators, and manufacturers who need to understand the rationale and implementation of anti-islanding requirements.

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AB  - This primer provides an accessible explanation of the unintentional islanding protection provisions in IEEE Std 1547-2018. It describes why preventing unintentional islanding is critical, outlines testing and detection methods, and clarifies performance requirements for distributed energy resources. The document also discusses how utilities and DER manufacturers can ensure compliance through design and testing. The primer is intended for engineers, regulators, and manufacturers who need to understand the rationale and implementation of anti-islanding requirements.
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Narang, David, et al. A Primer on the Unintentional Islanding Protection Requirement in IEEE Std 1547-2018. NLR, 1 April, 2022, C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/316.

Narang, D., Gonzalez, S., & Ingram, M. (2022). A Primer on the Unintentional Islanding Protection Requirement in IEEE Std 1547-2018. [Data set]. C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. NLR. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/316

Narang, David, Sigifredo Gonzalez, and Michael Ingram. A Primer on the Unintentional Islanding Protection Requirement in IEEE Std 1547-2018. NLR, April, 1, 2022.  Distributed by C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/316

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abstractNote = {This primer provides an accessible explanation of the unintentional islanding protection provisions in IEEE Std 1547-2018. It describes why preventing unintentional islanding is critical, outlines testing and detection methods, and clarifies performance requirements for distributed energy resources. The document also discusses how utilities and DER manufacturers can ensure compliance through design and testing. The primer is intended for engineers, regulators, and manufacturers who need to understand the rationale and implementation of anti-islanding requirements.},
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Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Submitted Jun 2, 2026

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David Narang

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David Narang

NLR

Sigifredo Gonzalez

Sandia National Laboratories

Michael Ingram

NLR