Title :
Current renewable energy generator technical interconnection requirements
Author :
Camm, E. ; Edds, M. ; Murray, C. ; Peter, W. ; Valverde, P. ; Walling, R. ; Yaming Zhu
Abstract :
This paper presents an overview of technical interconnection requirements for renewable energy generators in North America, which may also be applicable in other regions. The focus will be on wind and solar generators. The specific technical requirements for distribution and transmission interconnections will be identified and described in general terms. Specific technical areas of general concern will be highlighted. The paper concludes with a discussion of emerging requirements.
Keywords :
electric generators; power system interconnection; solar power; solar power stations; wind power; wind power plants; distribution interconnection; renewable energy generator; solar generator; technical interconnection requirement; transmission interconnection; wind generator; Generators; IEEE standards; Reactive power; Renewable energy resources; Wind turbines; Generation; interconnection requirements; renewable energy; solar; wind;
Conference_Titel :
Power and Energy Society General Meeting, 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2727-5
Electronic_ISBN :
1944-9925
DOI :
10.1109/PESGM.2012.6345682
