Smooth Sailing: Maintaining Regulatory Compliance During Operations

Operating utility-scale assets such as solar photovoltaic (PV), battery energy storage, and wind means navigating a growing number of regulatory standards, including the North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) Inverter-Based Resources (IBR) as directed by FERC Order 901. These standards require compliance and can result in negative consequences if not followed. In this session, experts will discuss approaches that utility-scale facility owners and operators are taking to streamline the compliance process. Speakers will share their approaches to modeling IBR, monitoring performance, reporting events, and conducting root-cause analyses. They will also explore emerging technologies that are making compliance more efficient and cost-effective, including improved data management, automation, and AI analysis.