ESIG Interconnection Studies Short Course

Combined Presentation Files – Interconnection Studies Short Course

Interconnection Studies Short Course – YouTube Playlist

Day 1 Recordings and Presentations:

• Intro session recording coming soon!
  • Power System Fundamentals: Performance Indicators of a Reliable Grid Presentation
• Day 1: Module 2 Recording
  • Grid Reliability During Normal Operations Presentation
• Day 1: Module 3 Recording
  • Grid Reliability During Abnormal Operations Module Presentation
• Day 1: Module 4 Recording
  • Changes to Power System Fundamentals with High IBR Penetration Presentation
  • Need for Enhanced and IBR-Specific Essential Reliability Services Presentation

Day 2 Recordings and Presentations: 

• Day 2: Module 1 Recording
  • Studying the New Power System Paradigm
• Day 2: Module 2 Recording
  • Introduction to Plant Model Construction
  • STATCOM Sidebar
• Day 2: Module 3 Recording
  • Introduction to IBR Controls
  • Validation
• Day 2: Module 4 – PSCAD Demo

Day 3 Recordings and Presentations: 

• Day 3: Module 1 Recording
  • Large Loads Overview
  • Large Loads – Requirement Philosophy
  • Mitigation of Large Active Power Variations
• Day 3: Module 2 Recording
  • Study Processes, Analysis, Mitigation Presentation
  • When should you use Co-Simulation Presentation
  • GFM Applications Presentation
• Day 3: Module 3 Recording
  • Weak Grid Concepts and System Strength Metrics Presentation
• Day 3: Module 4 Recording
  • When to do an EMT Study Presentation

ESIG is offering a three-day in-person training opportunity on the topic of Interconnection Study Best Practices to equip participants with the foundational knowledge needed to maintain power system reliability amid the rapid transition of the energy sector.

DATE: November 17 – 19, 2025
LOCATION: Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

This  in-person training is intended to enhance the knowledge and ability of the current workforce through coursework focused on best practices for performing the study work necessary to interconnect inverter-based resources to the bulk power system reliably. Training participants will learn practical methods and best practices that can be leveraged into enhanced study practices across the industry. These training modules will focus on the expected day-to-day needs of engineers performing interconnection studies, model quality tests, or inverter-based resource model and simulation work as well as managing study practices within their organization.

The training will be recorded, and the videos will be made available in the public domain free of charge after the events.

For in-person participation, a small registration fee will be required to cover the cost of food. The training content is funded through external support, and the venue has been generously donated by NextEra.

Please note that travel and lodging expenses will not be covered by ESIG or through external funding.