1. Donald Davies Chief Senior Engineer
Renewable Energy Modeling – Standards and Guidelines
June 17, 2014
Salt Lake City, Utah

2. Renewable Energy Modeling – relevant NERC Standards
Verification and Data Reporting of Generator Real and Reactive Power Capability . . .
MOD-026-1
Verification of Models and Data for Generator Excitation Control System or Plant Volt/Var Control Functions

3. Renewable Energy Modeling – relevant NERC Standards
Verification of Models and Data for Turbine/Governor and Load Control or Active Power/Frequency Control Functions
MOD-032-1
Data for Power System Modeling and Analysis
Link to NERC Standards, complete set

4. Renewable Energy Modeling- NERC Standards
NERC Standards attempt to be technology neutral – no exclusion for renewable energy
Needs - Renewable energy models
that can be used in multiple programs, and
Can be distributed to those doing studies throughout the interconnection
the approved model list provides

5. Renewable Energy Modeling – WECC Policy and Guidelines
WECC Data Preparation Manual

6. Renewable Energy Modeling – WECC Policy and Guidelines
WECC Wind Power Plant Power Flow Modeling Guide
WECC Wind Power Plant Dynamic Modeling Guide

7. Renewable Energy Modeling – WECC Policy and Guidelines
WECC Guide for Representation of Photovoltaic Systems in Large-Scale Load Flow Simulations
WECC PV Power Plant Dynamic Modeling Guide

8. Renewable Energy Modeling – WECC Policy and Guidelines
2012 WECC Generator Test Policy

9. Renewable Energy Modeling – WECC Policy and Guidelines
WECC Generating Facility Data, Testing and Model Validation Requirements

10. Questions?