Microgrid Engineering Design Standards and Specifications

What are the standards for Microgrid controllers?

Another key standard in the IEEE 2030™ series is IEEE 2030.7™, which provides technical specifications and requirements for microgrid controllers and reliability. It offers a comprehensive description of the microgrid controller and the structure of its control functions, including the microgrid energy management system.

What is a microgrid design guide?

This guide is meant to assist communities – from residents to energy experts to decision makers – in developing a conceptual microgrid design that meets site-specific energy resilience goals.

Why do we need a standard for microgrid energy management system (MEMS)?

These cases shall be tested according to IEEE P2030.8.1 Purpose: The reason for establishing a standard for the microgrid energy management system (MEMS) is to enable interoperability of the different controllers and components needed to operate the MEMS through cohesive and platform-independent interfaces.

What is a microgrid?

The DOE defines a microgrid as a group of interconnected loads and distributed energy resources (DERs) within clearly defined electrical boundaries that acts as a single controllable entity with respect to the power grid.

What is a recommended practice in microgrid design?

Purpose: This recommended practice aims at standardization of the microgrid planning and design process by providing technical requirements and specifications. The recommended practice is to ensure the safety, economy, reliability and environmental friendliness of microgrids.

What is a microgrid planning capability?

Planning capability that supports the ability to model and design new microgrid protection schemes that are more robust to changing conditions such as load types, inverter-based resources, and networked microgrids.