Publications
- Working Group 5
This presentation provides an overview of the SIRFN Technical Task on Microgrid Testing under ISGAN. It examines the unique challenges associated with testing microgrids, which can operate both independently and in connection with the main grid. The document highlights the increasing importance of microgrids for resilience, flexibility, and energy access in diverse applications. It also […]
- Working Group 5
This publication introduces the SIRFN Technical Task on Advanced Laboratory Testing Methods within ISGAN. It focuses on the development and application of innovative testing approaches required for increasingly complex and decentralised smart grid infrastructures. The document explores advanced techniques such as Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) and Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL), which enable more realistic system-level evaluations. It […]
- Working Group 5
This publication provides an overview of the SIRFN Technical Task on Microgrid Testing under ISGAN. It examines the unique challenges associated with testing microgrids, which can operate both independently and in connection with the main grid. The document highlights the increasing importance of microgrids for resilience, flexibility, and energy access in diverse applications. It also […]
- Working Group 5
This document outlines the SIRFN Technical Task dedicated to the development of interoperable certification protocols for distributed energy resources (DERs). It addresses the challenges posed by the rapid increase in decentralised, inverter-based renewable energy technologies within power systems. The publication emphasises the importance of harmonised testing procedures and the validation of grid-support functionalities across different […]
- Working Group 5
This document presents an overview of the ISGAN Smart Grid International Research Facility Network (SIRFN) Technical Task on Power System Testing. It highlights the growing complexity of modern power systems as they evolve into cyber-physical systems driven by digital technologies and renewable energy integration. The publication outlines current challenges in testing methodologies, including the need […]
- Working Group 5
This document provides a general overview of the activities of ISGAN Working Group 5 within the Smart Grid International Research Facility Network (SIRFN). It outlines the role of SIRFN as a collaborative network of international testing facilities supporting the development and validation of smart grid technologies. The publication highlights key focus areas, including knowledge sharing, […]
- Working Group 5