IEEE 2800.2-2026

This document defines recommended practices for test and verification procedures that should be used to confirm plant-level conformance of inverter-based resources (IBRs) interconnecting with bulk power systems in compliance with IEEE Std 2800. The document applies to IBRs in transmission and sub-transmission systems, as defined by the connecting utility. The document may also apply to isolated IBRs that are interconnected to an alternating current (AC) transmission system via dedicated voltage source converter high-voltage direct current (VSC-HVDC) transmission facilities, e.g., offshore wind farms. This recommended practice complements the IEEE 2800 test and verification framework with specifications for the equipment, conditions, tests, modeling methods, and other verification procedures that should be used to demonstrate conformance with IEEE P2800 technical minimum requirements for interconnection, capability, and performance of applicable IBRs.

This document recommends leading practices for test and verification procedures that should be used to confirm plant-level conformance of inverter-based resources (IBRs) interconnecting with bulk power systems in compliance with IEEE Std 2800. These procedures can provide repeatable results to the transmission planner while also giving flexibility to the plant developer in deciding how to conform with the technical interconnection requirements. The broad stakeholder consensus on this recommended practice can streamline and expedite the interconnection process.

New IEEE Standard - Active. This document defines recommended practices for conformity assessment procedures that should be used to verify plant-level conformity with IEEE Std 2800 for IBR plants interconnecting with a bulk power system. The document applies to IBRs in transmission and sub-transmission systems, as defined by the connecting utility. The document may also apply to isolated IBRs that are interconnected to an alternating current (AC) transmission system via dedicated voltage source converter high-voltage direct current (VSC-HVDC) transmission facilities, e.g., offshore wind farms. This recommended practice complements the IEEE 2800 test and verification framework with specifications for the equipment, conditions, tests, modeling methods, and other conformity assessment procedures that should be used to demonstrate conformance with IEEE 2800 technical minimum requirements for interconnection, capability, and performance of applicable IBRs.