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WECC/ESIG Grid-Forming Inverter-Based Resources Workshop
October 13, 2021 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT
*Please see below for links to download presentations from the workshop.*
High levels of Inverter-Based Resources (IBR), e.g., wind, solar, batteries, can create challenges and advantages for power system stability. Join WECC and the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG) in a virtual workshop to explore mitigation options with a focus on grid-forming inverter technology. The workshop will start at a high-level, then discuss the details of weak grids, export stability, zero inertia, and IBR considerations. This grid-forming inverter-based resources workshop is meant to be accessible to a broad audience. This is an opportunity for discussing, asking questions, and sharing information.
Welcome, Call to Order—Travis English, WECC
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- Introduction to Workshop
Steve Ashbaker, WECC—Reliability Initiatives Director
Dr. Debbie Lew, ESIG—Associate Director
- Introduction to Workshop
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- Advantages and Challenges of High Penetrations of IBR and Introduction to Grid-Forming IBR
Jason MacDowell, GE Energy Consulting—Senior Technical Director
- Advantages and Challenges of High Penetrations of IBR and Introduction to Grid-Forming IBR
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- Applications of Grid-Forming IBR
Dr. Julia Matevosyan, ERCOT—Lead Planning Engineer
- Applications of Grid-Forming IBR
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- Weak Grid Experiences in ERCOT
Dr. Julia Matevosyan, ERCOT—Lead Planning Engineer
- Weak Grid Experiences in ERCOT
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- Export Stability Study Comparing Grid-Following IBR, Grid-Forming IBR, and Synchronous Machines
Nick Miller, HickoryLedge—Principal - Modeling of Grid-Forming IBR and Frequency Response in a 100% IBR Grid
Dr. Deepak Ramasubramanian, EPRI—Technical Leader - Grid-Forming IBR in Wind, Solar, Battery Plants
Sebastian Achilles, GE Energy Consulting—Managing Director
- Export Stability Study Comparing Grid-Following IBR, Grid-Forming IBR, and Synchronous Machines