IEEE Application Guide for IEEE Std 1547™‐2018, IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces

Technical background and application details to support understanding of IEEE Std 1547™- 2018 are provided. The guide facilitates the use of IEEE Std 1547-2018 by characterizing various forms of distributed energy resource (DER) technologies and their associated interconnection issues. It provides background and rationale of the technical requirements of IEEE Std 1547-2018. It also provides tips, techniques, and common practices to address issues related to DER project implementation. This guide is intended for use by engineers, engineering consultants, and knowledgeable individuals in the field of DERs. The IEEE 1547 series of standards is cited in the Federal Energy Policy Act of 2005, and this guide is one document in the IEEE 1547 series.