Summary

This paper considers the behavior of inverter‑based resources (IBRs) during short circuits

(faults) within wind power plants (WPPs) and solar power plants (SPPs) integrated into the

Russian power system. The relevance of the study is driven by fundamental differences between short‑circuit current characteristics of IBRs and synchronous generators (SGs). In conventional power systems, fault current is defined by machine electromagnetic characteristics and circuit impedance, whereas for IBRs it is governed by control algorithms and configuration parameters of power‑electronic controllers, which vary among manufacturers. These differences create significant risks for the reliable operation of relay protection and automation (RPA) devices.

Additional informations

Publication type Session Materials
Reference B5_11184_2026
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Country Russian Federation
Study committees
File size 2 MB
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Authors

KOZYREV Alexander - “SO UPS”, JSC; RASSHCHEPLYAEV Anton - “SO UPS”, JSC; VOLOSHIN Alexander - NRU “MPEI”; SEROV Dmitry - NRU “MPEI”; MAXIMOV Roman - NRU “MPEI”; DOBRIAGINA Olga - NRU “MPEI”; ROMANOV Dmitry - NRU “MPEI”; POLYGALIN Ivan - NRU “MPEI”

Keywords

Short-Circuit, Protection, Relay-Automation, Inverter, Wind Turbine, Photovoltaic, Transient, Renewable-Energy

Analysis of Inverter Generators Behavior during Faults on Protected Elements