⚡Analysis of Proposed Reliability Standards PRC-024-
Reliability Standards for Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings and Ride-Through for Inverter-Based Resources
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) proposes to approve proposed Reliability Standards PRC-024-4 (Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Synchronous Generators, Type 1 and Type 2 Wind Resources, and Synchronous Condensers) and PRC-029-1 (Frequency and Voltage Ride-through Requirements for Inverter-Based Resources), which the North American Electric Reliability Corporation submitted in response to Commission directives. The Commission seeks comments on all aspects of the proposed approval.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The proposed regulatory standards (PRC-024-4 and PRC-029-1) require generator owners of inverter-based resources (IBRs) to meet new compliance requirements for voltage and frequency ride-through during disturbances, directly impacting operational costs and regulatory compliance. The need for potential hardware upgrades or exemptions can significantly affect financial planning for businesses within the energy sector.