IEEE 1547

IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces

Applies to AC blockPCSPPC / SCADA & EMSBESS plant
Issuing body
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Current edition
IEEE 1547-2018 (as amended by 1547a-2020)
Published
2018-04-06
Last verified
2026-08-06

What it covers

Governs how distributed resources, including storage, are required to behave where they connect to the distribution system. Covers voltage and frequency ride-through, reactive power and voltage regulation capability, response to abnormal conditions, and the communication interface a resource must expose. Note that this standard addresses distribution-level interconnection; transmission-connected plants are typically governed by other requirements.

Editions

  1. IEEE 1547a-2020 (amendment) In force 2020-04-15
  2. IEEE 1547-2018 In force 2018-04-06
  3. IEEE 1547-2003 Superseded

Next edition & pipeline

Full revision under way as project P1547, authorized March 2022. No publication target established.

  • 2022-03-24 — Revision project authorized

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