Overview
A starter model for testing smart inverter control logic and grid-support behavior in a realistic real-time grid environment.
This model category is designed for engineers validating smart inverter behavior against a realistic electrical environment instead of testing the controller in isolation. It is especially relevant for interconnection labs, OEMs, and engineers working on voltage support, frequency support, ride-through, and controller interoperability.
One of OPAL-RT strongest stories is not just testing a converter, but testing it connected to a realistic grid, microgrid, or utility system. This makes the model especially strong for community seeding because it naturally invites comments from users comparing offline studies to real-time or HIL validation.
Key Features
- Testing Volt-Var, Volt-Watt, and Frequency-Watt control behavior
- Validating inverter controller response under weak-grid or disturbed-grid conditions
- Connecting a controller under test to a realistic network model in RT-LAB
- Creating discussion around interoperability and grid-code compliance workflows
Getting Started
- Open the project and identify the controller inputs and grid measurements.
- Run baseline steady-state operation.
- Trigger voltage or frequency disturbances and observe control-mode transitions.
- Use the model as a base for controller-HIL or DERMS interaction scenarios.
Model Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product | RT-LAB |
| Software version | RT-LAB 2024.4+ |
| Model file | Coming soon |
Detailed specifications (time step, hardware, dependencies, license, known limitations, compatible hardware) to be confirmed.
Downloads
The downloadable model package is coming soon.
Smart_inverter.zip (66.7 KB)