IEEE 1547.4 Guide for Design, Operation and Integration of Distributed Resource Island Systems With Electric Power Systems

Scope This document provides alternative approaches and good practices for the design, operation and integration of distributed resource (DR) island systems with electric power systems (EPS). This includes the ability to separate from and reconnect to part of the area EPS while providing power to the islanded local EPS’s. This guide includes the DR’s, interconnection systems and participating EPS’s. Purpose This guide is intended to be used by EPS designers, operators, system integrators, and equipment manufacturers. The document is intended to provide an introduction, overview and address engineering concerns of DR island systems. It is relevant to the design, operation, and integration of DR island systems. Implementation of this guide will expand the benefits of using DR by targeting improved electric power system reliability and build upon the interconnection requirements of IEEE 1547.