EMT Modeling of Inverter-based Resources Education and R&D

Higher penetrations of inverter-based resources (IBRs) introduce benefits and challenges to the grid industry. IBR responses to grid conditions are determined by controls at the inverter level and the plant level. Those controls are designed to have various bandwidths. In turn, IBR dominated power grids may experience dynamics of higher bandwidth compared to the conventional power grids. This feature calls for electromagnetic transient (EMT)-based modeling, analysis, and simulation. A key function of universities is to train students to fit the industry needs. This panel focuses on how to set up curricula on EMT modeling of IBRs. The panelists consist of EMT software designers, consultants, grid operators, and university educators. They will share their point of views and experiences on what are the uses of EMT modeling in operating and R&D, how to master EMT modeling of IBR, and how to set up an efficient training program.