Title :
Microgrid design considerations for next generation grid codes
Author :
Kish, G.J. ; Lehn, P.W.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
Abstract :
Medium-voltage grid codes for distributed energy resources are rapidly evolving. Next generation grid codes are anticipated to include stringent requirements for fault-ride-through and ancillary services, which is in stark contrast to existing codes formulated based on recommendations from the predominant IEEE Std. 1547-2003. To gain insight into the nature of these requirements, core features of next generation codes are identified based on (i) anticipated developments in North American grid requirements for distributed energy resources, and (ii) dominant features and common trends of emergent European codes. The impact of these core features on distributed energy resources operating collectively within a microgrid framework are addressed.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; power generation faults; European codes; IEEE Std. 1547-2003; North American grid; ancillary services; distributed energy resources; fault-ride-through; medium-voltage grid codes; microgrid design; microgrid framework; next generation grid codes; Density estimation robust algorithm; IEEE standards; Medium voltage; Next generation networking; Power system stability; Reactive power;
Conference_Titel :
Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2727-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1944-9925
DOI :
10.1109/PESGM.2012.6343938
