IBRs – Inverter-Based Resources Reactive Power Capabilities

This is the third of five articles in the series “Reactive Power in Utility-Scale Solar PV Applications.” Inverters are a key component of any IBR (Inverter-Based Resources) facility, including Utility-Scale Solar PV.  Because of their ability to control different output quantities, including real power, reactive power, disturbance ride-through, and ramp Read more…

Impact of IEEE 1547-2018 to Solar PV Developers and Engineers

The latest revision of IEEE 1547TM-2018 – IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Interfaces turns five years old this year.  Many Solar PV developers and engineers that are just entering the industry aren’t familiar with the standard’s background and the requirements that Read more…