FERC floats ‘ride-through’ reliability standards for wind, solar, batteries, plus 5 other open meeting takeaways

Ethan Howland | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 12/21/2024

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The standards are the first in what is expected to be a suite of NERC rules for inverter-based resources, which can trip offline during grid disturbances.

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is soliciting input on proposed "ride-through" reliability standards for inverter-based resources (IBRs) like wind, solar, and battery systems. These standards aim to enable IBRs to remain operational during grid disturbances, rather than going offline, which is crucial for ensuring grid stability and reliability.

FERC's proposal, part of a broader set of IBR standards directed by FERC in 2023, addresses the growing number of IBRs tripping offline during grid disturbances. The proposed standards will establish criteria for IBRs to ride-through such disruptions, ensuring they provide necessary support services and return to normal operation post-disturbance. FERC is reinforcing these standards due to the increasing deployment of wind, solar, and storage resources in the energy landscape.

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