This standard establishes criteria and requirements for interconnection of distributed energy resources with electric power systems (EPSs) and associated interfaces. The stated technical specifications and requirements are universally needed for interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources (DERs)2 and will be sufficient for most installations.3 The specified performance requirements apply at the time of interconnection and as long as the DER remains in service.
This guide provides the technical background, rationale and guidance to support the application of the substantially revised IEEE 1547, Standard for Interconnection and interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) with Electric Power Systems (EPS) and Associated Interfaces. The document will describe how the requirements and default settings specified in 1547 have been carefully chosen to balance distribution and bulk system needs for increasing penetration of DER. It further expands… read more IEEE 1547 by addressing certain DER integration issues that are not fully addressed by the base standard, e.g. reclosing coordination and limitation of over-voltage in the Area EPS. The guide will address (1) the concept of the newly-introduced performance categories and their assignment to specific DER by an Authority Governing Interconnection Requirements (AGIR); (2) the new requirements for voltage and reactive power control, frequency control, response to abnormal conditions including ride-through; (3) the flexibility provided by the newly-introduced ranges of adjustability for control settings as well as for voltage and frequency trip settings to fully exploit the revised IEEE 1547's potential and to account for specific system characteristics; (4) the interoperability and communication interface requirements; and (5) the test and verification practices, including design and as-built installation evaluations for utility-scale DER, that have not been included in the previous version of the standard. Presented in the document are technical descriptions and schematics, applications guidance and interconnection examples to enhance the use of IEEE 1547. read less
This guide provides information on, and examples of, how to apply IEEE Std 1547-2018 for the interconnection of energy storage distributed energy resources (ES DER). The guide's scope includes ES DER that are interfaced to an electric power system (EPS) via a power electronic interface (commonly referred to as a converter, inverter, or bidirectional inverter), capable of bidirectional active and reactive power flow, and capable of exporting active power to the EPS. The document also provides… read more guidance for non-exporting ES DER that could have power system impacts, e.g., modulating load proportionally to system frequency, such as some uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and electric vehicle (EV) chargers. read less
This guide provides the technical background, rationale, and guidance to support the application of the substantially revised IEEE Std 1547-2018, IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces. The document will describe how the requirements and default settings specified in IEEE Std 1547-2018 have been carefully chosen to balance distribution and bulk system needs for increasing penetration of DERs. It… read more further enhances the understanding of IEEE Std 1547-2018 by addressing certain DER integration issues that are not fully addressed by the base standard, e.g., reclosing coordination and limitation of overvoltage in the Area EPS. The guide will address: (1) the concept of the newly introduced performance categories and their assignment to specific DERs by an Authority Governing Interconnection Requirements (AGIR); (2) the new requirements for voltage and reactive power control, frequency control, response to abnormal conditions including ride-through; (3) the flexibility provided by the newly introduced ranges of adjustability for control settings as well as for voltage and frequency trip settings to fully exploit the revised IEEE 1547’s potential and to account for specific system characteristics; (4) the interoperability and communication interface requirements; and (5) the test and verification practices, including design and as-built installation evaluations for utility-scale DERs, that were not included in the 2008 version of the standard. Presented in the document are technical descriptions and schematics, applications guidance, and interconnection examples to enhance the use of IEEE Std 1547-2018. read less
This Guide provides information on and examples of how to apply the IEEE Std 1547, for the interconnection of Energy Storage Distributed Energy Resources (DER ES). Scope includes DER ES connected to area Electric Power Systems (local EPSs) that are capable of bidirectional real and reactive power flow, and are capable of exporting real power to the EPS. Guidance is also provided for non-exporting DER ES, such as Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) type systems that support onsite loads, or… read more Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers, with charging attributes that could have power system impacts, e.g. modulating rate of charge proportionally to system frequency. read less
This standard specifies the type, production, commissioning, and periodic tests and evaluations that shall be performed to confirm that the interconnection and interoperation functions of equipment and systems interconnecting distributed energy resources (DERs) with the electric power system (EPS) conform to IEEE Std 1547, as revised, corrected, or amended.
This standard builds upon IEEE Std 1547-2003 for the interconnection of distributed resources (DR) to distribution secondary network systems. This standard establishes recommended criteria, requirements, and tests, and provides guidance for interconnection of distribution secondary network system types of area electric power systems (area EPS) with DR providing electric power generation in local electric power systems (local EPS).
This document provides alternative approaches and good practices for the design, operation, and integration of DR island systems with EPS. This includes the ability to separate from and reconnect to part of the area EPS while providing power to the islanded EPSs. This guide includes the DRs, interconnection systems, and participating EPSs.