The transformation of today’s power system, primarily due to the increased penetration of renewable resources and data centers, has significantly changed scope and detail necessary to accurately predict the performance of the power system under normal and specifically abnormal conditions. The proliferation of inverter-based generation resources and loads is fundamentally changing the performance and capability of the power system with emerging phenomenon like “weak grids”, sub-synchronous oscillations and controller interactions, complex and hybrid generating resources, and the effect site- and manufacturer-specific models have on these phenomenon and their importance in predicting and mitigating them.
In this talk, I will focus on the current and emerging electromagnetic transient study needs of the power system in order to maintain bulk power system reliability and the phenomenon that drive this need.
Alex Shattuck, ESIG’s Director of Grid Transformation, has worked across the power industry for more than 10 years, specializing in maintaining bulk power system reliability as inverter-based resource (IBR) penetration increases. Prior to joining ESIG, Shattuck performed long-term and interconnection planning studies at the New York System Operator (NYISO), Inverter-based resource modeling, control design, and compliance studies at an industry leading consultant, acted as Vestas Wind Systems’ modeling subject matter expert for North America, and used this experience and expertise to drive regulatory enhancements while working as a Senior Engineer at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). While at ESIG, Shattuck continues to work towards enhancing bulk power system reliability in North America and internationally by assessing and promoting industry best practice as well as through a leadership role in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association 2800.x series and as co-convener of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Joint Working Group 5 which are currently working towards a joint IEEE/IEC International Grid Forming Inverter standard.