Facilitating the operation and integration of DER and microgrids using the IEC 61850-7-420 standard data models, especially for meeting IEEE 1547 and EN 50549 grid code requirements

Abstract

Utilities, aggregators/VPP's, DER, microgrid operators and DER manufacturers are facing increasing challenges to interoperate in a seamless manner, especially in implementing grid code requirements and/or in setting-up microgrids. This paper describes how to face such a challenge based on the coming IEC 61850-7-420 object model standard, especially for meeting IEEE 1547 and EN 50549 grid code requirements. A specific focus explains how to benefit from the IEC 61850 based data models in non-IEC 61850 based systems and highlights the potential benefits.