Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
WESTERN PROTECTIVE RELAY CONFERENCE 2018
Publication Date
Page Numbers
1 to 11
Conference Name
Western Protective Relay Conference (WPRC 2018)
Conference Location
Spokane, Washington, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
Washington State University
Conference Date
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Abstract
As distributed energy resources (DER) achieve higher penetration levels in distribution systems, the normal flow of power (and fault current) is no longer unidirectional, from substation source to load (or fault). The increased importance of DER has also led to pending revisions in the DER interconnection standards, particularly voltage regulation and ride-through, with publication of a new IEEE Standard 1547 expected in early 2018. These changes have complicated normal distribution system operation, and they will also complicate distribution system protection. The U. S. Department of Energy undertook a review of protection state-of-the-art for this new environment in order to identify gaps and propose near-term solutions.