Inverter-Based Resources (IBR): Technology, Modeling, Standards and Grid Reliability
This presentation is an overview of technology, modeling and standards of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) to support grid modernization and reliability with a large percentage of renewable and variable flexible generation with limited inertial support. On the other side the load is also getting active and therefore these IBRs need to dynamically balance these active loads, including microgrids, data centers and electrification of transportation. The focus of the presentation will be on the use of Grid Forming Converters (GFM), sometimes paired with energy storage, to achieve these operational objectives and overcome technical challenges by leveraging GFM control of IBRs. At large penetration levels of these GFM inverters, care needs to be taken in the operation of these IBRs to be in harmony with each-other to avoid grid instability. The presentation will address IBR topologies, GFM control aspects and the need for standards. With the goal of avoiding blackouts and cascading failures, and using control co-design methodologies, the program is composed of three categories (Flexible Renewable Generation, Intelligent Automatic Relays, and Wide-Area Real-Time Control Co-Design) that, taken together, can improve the resilience, reliability, and security of the electrical network to produce, deliver, and store energy.
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- Date: 23 May 2025
- Time: 09:00 AM UTC to 10:15 AM UTC
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- EEMCS faculty
- Mekelweg 4
- Delft, Zuid-Holland
- Netherlands 2628 CD
- Room Number: Lecture Hall Ampere, HB.01.670
- Starts 29 April 2025 10:00 PM UTC
- Ends 23 May 2025 09:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Johan of IEEE PELS
Inverter-Based Resources (IBR): Technology, Modeling, Standards and Grid Reliability
Biography:
Dr. Johan Enslin is Program Director at ARPA-E, U.S. Department of Energy, and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University. His work focuses on decarbonizing power systems using power electronics and sustainable energy. He previously held the Duke Energy Endowed Chair in Smart Grid Technology and led Clemson’s Energy Innovation Center. With over 44 years of experience across industry, academia, and government in the U.S., Europe, and South Africa, he has served in executive roles and as a full professor. Dr. Enslin holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from Rand Afrikaans University. He has published 350+ papers, authored book chapters, holds 25 patents, and is a Life Fellow of IEEE. He will serve as IEEE PELS President for 2025–2026.
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