WECC/ESIG Grid-Forming Inverter-Based Resources Workshop

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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.

Workshop Presentations

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• • Introduction to Workshop
    Steve Ashbaker, WECC—Reliability Initiatives Director
    Dr. Debbie Lew, ESIG—Associate Director

• • Advantages and Challenges of High Penetrations of IBR and Introduction to Grid-Forming IBR
    Jason MacDowell, GE Energy Consulting—Senior Technical Director

• • Applications of Grid-Forming IBR
    Dr. Julia Matevosyan, ERCOT—Lead Planning Engineer

• • Weak Grid Experiences in ERCOT
    Dr. Julia Matevosyan, ERCOT—Lead Planning Engineer

• • 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