To follow is a list of the areas of scope relating to grids and microgrids integration grouped by each of our relevant global Study Committees.

 

Group A – Equipment

 

SC A1  Power generation and electromechanical energy conversion

• Equipment used in the generation of power for grids and microgrids, e.g. ships, aircraft & industrial plant

• High speed electrical machines

• Impact of variable frequency drives on motor design & performance

 

SC A3  Transmission and distribution equipment

• New T&D equipment and sensors technology to support microgrid integration

 

Group B – Technologies

 

B1  Insulated cables

• Microgrids will rely heavily on cables for DER usage

 

SC B4  DC systems and power electronics

• DC systems and PE devices for the grids and microgrid integration

 

SC B5  Protection and automation

• Protection, Sensoring and Automation for microgrid integration

 

Group C - Systems

 

SC C3  Power system sustainability and environmental performance

• Role of the power system regarding SDGs (i.e.. Rural electrification)

 

SC C4  Power system technical performance

• Insulation coordination and Dynamic analysis

 

SC C6  Active distribution systems and distributed energy resources

• Rural Electrification

 

SC D2  Information systems, telecommunications and cybersecurity

• Edge computing and data storage for a potentially islanded microgrid systems with independent operation from the grid

 

 

To follow is our current working groups presented by our Study Committee structure. Working groups culminate with the production of a report, called a Technical Brochure.

 

 

Group A – Equipment

 

A2  Power transformers and reactors 

 

JWG A2/C4/D1.77 Design of transformers for very fast transient overvoltages

 

A3  Transmission and distribution equipment

 

WG A3.45 Methods for identification of frequency response characteristic of voltage measurement systems
 

Group B – Technologies

 

B1  Insulated cables

 

WG B1.82 MV DC systems requirements

 

WG B1.95 Mechanical performance and limits of submarine power cable systems

 

WG B1.92 Qualification of lead-free submarine cables at Um between 72.5kV and 170 kV

 

B2  Overhead lines

 

WG B2.94 Inspection after installation, maintenance and end of life of high temperature conductors and fittings

 

WG B2.95 Impact of extreme weather events under climate change on high voltage overhead line design standards

 

WG B2.92 Update on overhead transmission lines construction methodologies

 

WG B2/B1.90 Transition facilities between overhead and underground lines

 

WG B2.93 Artificial intelligence (AI) augmented image-based transmission line inspection and condition assessment

 

B3  Substations and electrical installations

 

WG B3.69 Process Requirements for Commissioning and Inspection of Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS)

 

WG B3.68 Experience of Offshore Substation (OSS) operation and maintenance

 

WG B3/A2/A3/C3/D1.66 Guidelines for life cycle assessment in substations considering the carbon footprint evaluation

 

JWG B3/A3.67 Operational safety of Medium Voltage GIS in case of abnormal leakage

 

B4  DC systems and power electronics

 

WG B4.91 Power-electronics-based transformer technology, design, grid integration and services provision to the distribution grid

WG B4/A3.86 Fault limiting technologies for DC grid

 

WG B4.104 HVDC Digital Twin – concepts and roadmap

 

JWG B4/C4.103 AC network equivalents for HVDC and FACTS project studies

 

WG B4.102 Technical requirements and scenario considerations on grid-forming capabilities of VSC-HVDC systems

 

WG B4.79 Hybrid LCC/VSC HVDC Systems

 

B5  Protection and automation

 

WG B5.86 PACS interfaced asset management and condition monitoring using innovative technologies

 

WG B5.85 Protection, control and supervision principles of “grid stabilizing generation” 

 

WG B5.84 Recommendations and constraints for development and interfacing of virtual IEDs implemented in PACS

 

Group C – Systems

 

C1  Power system development and economics

 

WG C1.40 Planning coordination TSO-DSO

WG C1.47  Energy Sectors Integration, and system impact

 

WG C1.41 Closing the gap in understanding between stakeholders and electrical energy specialists

 

WG C1.23 Transmission investment decision points and trees

 

WG C1.33 Interface and allocation issues in multi-party and/or cross-jurisdiction power infrastructures projects

 

WG C1/C6.42 Planning tools and methods for systems facing high levels of distributed energy resources

 

WG C1.54 Assessment of system reserves and flexibility needs in the power systems of the future

 

JWG C1/C5.53 Forecasting of demand combined with DER penetration driven by consumer behaviour and regulatory schemes influenced by market signals

 

WG C1.52 Virtual Power Plants role and deployment in large power systems operation and planning

 

C2  Power system operation and control

 

JWG C2/B5.46 System Integrity Protection Schemes and the (N-1) criteria

 

C4  Power system technical performance

 

WG C4.77 Best practices for individual and collective conformity assessment of inverter-based resources during their lifetimeTOR

 

C5  Electricity markets and regulation

 

JWG C5/C6.29  New Electricity Markets, Local Energy Communities

 

WG C5.39 Regulatory frameworks and market integration for assets under non-firm grid connection

 

C6  Active distribution systems and distributed energy resources

 

WG C6.45  The Impact of DER on the Resilience of Distribution Networks

 

Group D – New Materials and IT

 

D2  Information systems telecommunications and cybersecurity

 

WG D2.62 Efficient spectrum allocation and utilisation for electric power industry private communication networks

 

WG D2.60 Consumer-side digital models and twins application

 

WG D2.61 High Voltage Power Line Carrier Communications Current State and Future Application