Renewable Energy Networks Grid code sets out requirements for grid interconnection Most current renewable generation systems are treated as negative load Future systems MUsT contribute to system frequency and voltage control Grid interconnection usually makes or breaks project Development of many (ALL?) renewable energy converter systems have concentrated on the device itself without detailed thought of how to convert the power for grid interconnection Future developments MUST consider the systemRenewable Energy Networks ▪ Grid code sets out requirements for grid interconnection. ▪ Most current renewable generation systems are treated as “negative” load. ▪ Future systems MUST contribute to system frequency and voltage control. ▪ Grid interconnection usually “makes or breaks” a project. ▪ Development of many (ALL?) renewable energy converter systems have concentrated on the device itself without detailed thought of how to convert the power for grid interconnection. ▪ Future developments MUST consider the system as a whole – REQUIRES INTEGRATED SYSTEM