⚡New Reliability Standards for Inverter-Based Resources Approved
Reliability Standards for Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings and Ride-Through for Inverter-Based Resources
Summary
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) approves proposed Reliability Standard PRC-024-4 (Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Synchronous Generators, Type 1 and Type 2 Wind Resources, and Synchronous Condensers), Reliability Standard PRC-029-1 (Frequency and Voltage Ride-through Requirements for Inverter-Based Resources), and a definition of "Ride-through," which the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) submitted in response to a Commission directive. In addition, the Commission directs NERC to clarify documentation requirements for legacy equipment needed to support an exemption request pursuant to Reliability Standard PRC-029- 1; to consider whether, and if so how, to address a total of two exception- and exemption-related issues raised by commenters; and to submit an informational filing that assesses the reliability impact of the exemptions to Reliability Standard PRC-029-1.
Agencies
- Energy Department
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory text introduces reliability standards impacting inverter-based resources (IBRs), requiring compliance with performance criteria which may lead to increased operational costs or changes for businesses in the energy sector. Exemptions for legacy equipment and potential adjustments for HVDC technology highlight significant compliance requirements, directly affecting project costs and timelines.