Impact of IBRs and DERs on Bulk Power System Operation

Under strong clean energy incentives, such as the United States power sector goal of “100% carbon-free electricity by 2035” to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy resources, including offshore/onshore wind and solar PV, will become a major contributor to the nation’s and world’s electricity supplies. The next-generation power grid will consist of a high-level penetration of large-scale inverter based renewable energy resources (IBRs) into transmission grids plus a wide integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) into distribution grids. These IBRs/DERs will bring the power grid with numerous power electronic components. Their complex control and dynamics will impact bulk power system operation significantly. This panel session will focus on these impacts and share the challenges and opportunities, visionary insights, utility experiences, and cutting-edge solutions with the Power & Energy Society to benefit future bulk power system operation.