The challenges for the widespread integration of distributed energy resources require advanced simulation methods as well as a common basis for testing. Real-time HIL simulation based testing has been recognised as an advanced method for the analysis and testing of power system phenomena and components.
Published as open access, the paper proposes a benchmark system for HIL testing incorporating DER into the real-time simulation environment. A low-voltage benchmark system with detailed HIL setup is proposed for the testing of DER performance.