Inverter-based resource
source of electricity
An inverter-based resource (IBR) is a source of electricity that is asynchronously connected to the electrical grid via an electronic power converter ("inverter"). The devices in this category, also known as converter interfaced generation (CIG) and power electronic interface source, include the variable renewable energy generators (wind, solar) and energy storages such as battery, super capacitors, etc.. These devices lack the intrinsic behaviors (like the inertial response of a synchronous generator) and their features are almost entirely defined by the control algorithms, presenting specific challenges to system stability as their penetration increases, for example, a single software fault can affect all devices of a certain type in a contingency (cf. section on Blue Cut fire below). IBRs are sometimes called non-synchronous generators. The design of inverters for the IBR generally follows the IEEE 1547 and NERC PRC-024-2 standards.
The term unconventional sources includes IBRs as well as other generators that behave differently than synchronous generators.
Grid-following
A grid-following (GFL) device is synchronized to the local grid voltage and injects an electric current vector aligned with the voltage (in other words, behaves like a current source). The GFL inverters are built into an overwhelming majority of installed IBR devices. Due to their following nature, the GFL device will shut down if a large voltage/frequency disturbance is observed.
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