Solutions

Point of Common Coupling (PCC) Control Systems

Solutions for Islanding and Grid-Connected Operation of a Microgrid

Automatic separation systems detect an unstable or failing macrogrid and proactively island your microgrid power system to avoid blackouts. These systems identify and isolate dangerous open-circuit, shorted-circuit, and back-feed conditions. A seamless transition to island mode operation is possible when this system is used in conjunction with SEL microgrid control systems. Two variations of these systems are available: simplified controls using only SEL protective relays or, alternatively, pre-engineered library modules for the SEL Real-Time Automation Controller (RTAC) family.

The library modules for the RTAC family offer standardized interconnection controls for renewable generation sources. The library contains pre-engineered function blocks for controlling the PCC between the utility grid and a power generation source. It is designed to simplify interconnection control and solve common interconnection issues.


Key Offerings

  • IEEE 1547 voltage and frequency ride-through compliance
  • Integration with protection relays
  • Automated generator and inverter interfaces
  • Proactive islanding
  • Dispatch controls
  • Demand response
  • Fault circuit and open-circuit isolation
  • RTAC libraries

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SEL support teams are stationed in regional offices around the world and staffed with application engineers who are experts in our products and in power system applications.

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