IEEE Recommended Practice for
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IEEE Std 1547.6™2011
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IEEE Std 1547.6™-2011
IEEE Recommended Practice for
Interconnecting Distributed
Resources with Electric Power
Systems Distribution Secondary
Networks
Sponsor
IEEE Standards Coordinating Committee 21 on
Fuel Cells, Photovoltaics, Dispersed Generation, and Energy Storage
Approved 10 September 2011
IEEE-SA Standards Board
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Abstract: Recommendations and guidance for distributed resources (DR) interconnected on the
distribution secondary networks, including both spot networks and grid networks, are provided.
This document gives an overview of distribution secondary network systems design, components,
and operation; describes considerations for interconnecting DR with networks; and provides
potential solutions for the interconnection of DR on network distribution systems.
IEEE Std 1547.6-2011 is part of the IEEE 1547™ series of standards. IEEE Std 1547-2003
provides mandatory requirements for the interconnection of DR with EPSs and focuses primarily
on radial distribution circuit interconnections. For DR interconnected on networks, all of
IEEE Std 1547-2003 needs to be satisfied. IEEE Std 1547.6-2011 was specifically developed to
provide additional information in regard to interconnecting DR with distribution secondary
networks.
Keywords: distributed resources, distribution grid, distribution secondary networks, electric
power systems, grid networks, IEEE 1547.6, interconnection, spot networks, utility grid
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