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NERC PRC-024-3: Understanding “Ride Through” Capability and “No Trip Zones”

“Ride through” capability in power systems has become increasingly important in recent years, because it contributes to maintaining grid stability during system disturbances. In this video excerpt from the new Interconnection of Utility-Scale Solar PV to Transmission course, HeatSpring instructorContinue reading “NERC PRC-024-3: Understanding “Ride Through” Capability and “No Trip Zones””

Brit Heller Brit Heller

“Electric Utility Distribution Equipment” now included with HeatSpring Membership

Starting May 31st, for a limited time, Tim Taylor’s “Electric Utility Distribution Equipment” is included with your HeatSpring Membership. Membership gives you access to premium courses that usually cost more, including: There are tons of other benefits, too – youContinue reading ““Electric Utility Distribution Equipment” now included with HeatSpring Membership”

Brian Hayden Brian Hayden

Impacts of IEEE 1547 to Developers and Engineers Working on Distribution Interconnections

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 industryContinue reading “Impacts of IEEE 1547 to Developers and Engineers Working on Distribution Interconnections”

Tim Taylor Tim Taylor

Standards for Distributed Energy Resources Interconnecting to Utility Systems

Interconnection standards for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) connecting to utility transmission and distribution systems have evolved and will continue to change in the coming decades.  DER includes inverter-based resources (IBR), such as solar PV, battery energy storage, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G),Continue reading “Standards for Distributed Energy Resources Interconnecting to Utility Systems”

Tim Taylor Tim Taylor

New Course: Understanding IEEE 1547-2018 – The Interconnection Standard for DER on Distribution

HeatSpring is pleased to announce a new course focusing on IEEE 1547-2018, the interconnection standard for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) on utility distribution systems.  Understanding IEEE 1547-2018 – The Interconnection Standard for DER on Distribution, will launch in February 2023,Continue reading “New Course: Understanding IEEE 1547-2018 – The Interconnection Standard for DER on Distribution”

Tim Taylor Tim Taylor