Webinar: Evaluating Wind and Solar Power Plant Harmonics Against IEEE Harmonic Standards

Featured Speaker: David Mueller, Director of Power System Studies, EnerNex
Webinar Abstract: This webinar will provide an overview of the topic of harmonics from wind and solar power plants. Transmission system operators are increasingly vigilant to check the harmonic emissions from wind and solar plants during energization. The process has been confusing because there are multiple standards. Some plants have seen delayed energization due to concerns for harmonics. IEEE 519 is the original harmonic standard, but it was primarily developed for load equipment. It has very strict provisions, but leaves room for interpretation. IEEE 1547 has been developed and recently modified for distributed generation on distribution systems, but is not directly applicable to larger plants on the transmission system. IEEE P2800 is currently being drafted to address harmonics from the larger plants connected to the bulk electric system. The webinar will address these various standards, and will provide a summary of some of the practices in other countries.