Coupled Transmission and Distribution Simulations To Assess Distributed Energy Resource To Power System Faults
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This resource describes a methodology that couples transmission and distribution system simulations to assess how distributed energy resources (DER) affect power-system fault responses. By linking detailed distribution models with bulk power system models, researchers can evaluate dynamic interactions between DER and grid protection schemes. The simulations help identify how DER penetration influences fault current levels, voltage profiles, and relay coordination. The approach supports utilities and researchers in understanding potential protection challenges arising from DER integration and in developing standards-compliant interconnection requirements. The work is particularly relevant for studies related to IEEE Std 1547 compliance.
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AB - This resource describes a methodology that couples transmission and distribution system simulations to assess how distributed energy resources (DER) affect power-system fault responses. By linking detailed distribution models with bulk power system models, researchers can evaluate dynamic interactions between DER and grid protection schemes. The simulations help identify how DER penetration influences fault current levels, voltage profiles, and relay coordination. The approach supports utilities and researchers in understanding potential protection challenges arising from DER integration and in developing standards-compliant interconnection requirements. The work is particularly relevant for studies related to IEEE Std 1547 compliance.
AU - Kenyon, Rick Wallace
A2 - Mather, Barry
A3 - Hodge, Bri-Mathias
DB - C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange
DP - Open EI | National Laboratory of the Rockies
DO -
KW - Solar
KW - Photovoltaics
KW - PV
KW - Power electronics and inverters
KW - Power electronics
KW - Inverters
KW - Battery energy storage
KW - Diesel generators
KW - Other liquid-fuel generators
KW - Resilience
KW - Extreme weather
KW - Standards
KW - Interconnection
KW - Protection
KW - Utility integration
KW - Bulk-system Integration
KW - Policy and regulation
KW - Policy
KW - Regulation
LA - English
DA - 2020/12/01
PY - 2020
PB - University of Colorado Boulder
T1 - Coupled Transmission and Distribution Simulations To Assess Distributed Energy Resource To Power System Faults
UR - https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/375
ER -
Kenyon, Rick Wallace, et al. Coupled Transmission and Distribution Simulations To Assess Distributed Energy Resource To Power System Faults. University of Colorado Boulder, 1 December, 2020, C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/375.
Kenyon, R., Mather, B., & Hodge, B. (2020). Coupled Transmission and Distribution Simulations To Assess Distributed Energy Resource To Power System Faults. [Data set]. C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. University of Colorado Boulder. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/375
Kenyon, Rick Wallace, Barry Mather, and Bri-Mathias Hodge. Coupled Transmission and Distribution Simulations To Assess Distributed Energy Resource To Power System Faults. University of Colorado Boulder, December, 1, 2020. Distributed by C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/375
@misc{CMIX_Dataset_375,
title = {Coupled Transmission and Distribution Simulations To Assess Distributed Energy Resource To Power System Faults},
author = {Kenyon, Rick Wallace and Mather, Barry and Hodge, Bri-Mathias},
abstractNote = {This resource describes a methodology that couples transmission and distribution system simulations to assess how distributed energy resources (DER) affect power-system fault responses. By linking detailed distribution models with bulk power system models, researchers can evaluate dynamic interactions between DER and grid protection schemes. The simulations help identify how DER penetration influences fault current levels, voltage profiles, and relay coordination. The approach supports utilities and researchers in understanding potential protection challenges arising from DER integration and in developing standards-compliant interconnection requirements. The work is particularly relevant for studies related to IEEE Std 1547 compliance.},
url = {https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/375},
year = {2020},
howpublished = {C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange, University of Colorado Boulder, https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/375},
note = {Accessed: 2026-10-11}
}
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Data from Dec 1, 2020
Last updated Mar 30, 2026
Submitted Jun 2, 2026
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University of Colorado Boulder
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Rick Wallace Kenyon
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Keywords
Solar, Photovoltaics, PV, Power electronics and inverters, Power electronics, Inverters, Battery energy storage, Diesel generators, Other liquid-fuel generators, Resilience, Extreme weather, Standards, Interconnection, Protection, Utility integration, Bulk-system Integration, Policy and regulation, Policy, Regulation