The International Federation of the IEEE Industry Standards and Technology Organization (ISTO) has announced the formation of the Universal Interoperability for Grid-Forming Inverters (UNIFI) Consortium, a U.S. Department of Energy funded effort to advance grid-forming (GFM) inverter technology. UNIFI aims to facilitate the transition of electric power grids globally to accommodate grid-form technology across all power levels. The Consortium brings together researchers, industry stakeholders, utilities, and system operators to pursue advances in a range of GFM technologies led by DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), The University of Texas – Austin, and EPRI. The consortium operates in three areas: R&D, demonstration, commercialization, and outreach & training. Currently has 37 members, including utilities, system operators, inverter manufacturers, renewable energy integrators, software vendors, research laboratories and universities.

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