The fundamental principles, essential functions, and optional functions of a virtual synchronous machine (VSM) to make power electronic converters standardized for different applications and suitable for single-unit operation, multi-unit operation, islanded/off-grid operation, and grid-tied operation, facilitating the large-scale utilization of DER and the integration of power electronic converters into the grid, and advancing energy freedom and energy access are defined in this standard.
- Standard Committee
- PEL/SC - Standards Committee
- Status
- Active Standard
- PAR Approval
- 2021-03-25
- Board Approval
- 2024-11-12
- History
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- Published:
- 2025-01-24
Working Group Details
- Society
- IEEE Power Electronics Society
- Standard Committee
- PEL/SC - Standards Committee
- Working Group
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VSM - Virtual Synchronous Machines
- IEEE Program Manager
- Patricia Roder
Contact Patricia Roder - Working Group Chair
- Qing-Chang Zhong
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