Accelerating Grid Code Testing for Inverters and V2G
SNEC Conference
As renewable energy sources such as solar photovoltaic (PV) generation and leveraging electric vehicle (EV) energy increase in popularity, it has become paramount that OEMs certify to various grid code interconnection requirements to ensure their successful adoption. IEEE 1547 and UL 1741 SB are today’s most popular and widely known grid interconnection standards in the distributed energy resources (DER) industry.
At the 18th SNEC (Solar New Energy Convention) PV Power Expo in Shanghai – the world’s largest PV trade show – Steve Kang, General Manager of Smart Energy at QualityLogic spoke about accelerating grid code testing through full end-to-end automation. The SNEC conference presentation was co-authored with James Mater, QualityLogic’s Director of Strategy, and covered accelerating grid code testing for inverters and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems.
Accelerating Grid Code Testing for Inverters
Grid codes define the essential functions DER devices like solar inverters, battery storage, and EV chargers must perform to support and respond to changing grid conditions. From active/reactive power controls to anti-islanding protections, these requirements vary by region and manually testing them can take weeks to months.
As the demand for DERs grows, ensuring these systems comply with evolving codes is critical for grid stability. QualityLogic plays a leading role in streamlining grid code compliance and advancing smart energy technologies worldwide.
Vehicle-to-Grid Systems
V2G systems, which enable EV batteries to export stored energy back to the grid, introduce even greater complexity. V2G deployments rely on multiple communication standards—including IEEE 2030.5, OCPP, and ISO 15118—to coordinate energy flow and grid services.
QualityLogic’s complete IEEE 1547.1 grid code test solution automates the entire compliance process, from configuring grid simulators and test equipment to collecting and analyzing performance data. This automation reduces testing time from 8–12 weeks to as little as 32 hours, while ensuring rigorous certification to UL 1741 SB and other standards.
In addition to these certification test solutions, QualityLogic contributes to the evolution of global standards, supporting interoperability and accelerating market adoption. Our tools and training empower manufacturers, test labs, and utilities to bring compliant DER and V2G solutions to market faster and more cost-effectively.
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