A grid simulator, also known as a grid emulator, is a device or system used to replicate the behavior and characteristics of an electrical grid without connecting to an actual power grid. These test systems allow researchers, engineers, and developers to test renewable energy systems (like solar or wind), grid-tied inverters, EV chargers, and other grid-connected products under real-world conditions.
Pacific Power Source’s grid simulators (grid emulators) include the Regenerative Grid Simulator (RGS Series), and the High Power Regenerative Grid Simulator with PHIL (GSZ Series) capability. Our regenerative grid simulators offer best-in-class performance, intelligence, and ease of use. Simulate a wide range of simple to complex AC conditions and power disturbances including phase imbalance, voltage sag, frequency changes, and harmonic injection.
With a wide range of power, frequency, and phase configuration options, the RGS and GSZ Series provide the ultimate flexibility to test the broadest selection of grid-tied products to compliance standards such as UL1741 and IEEE1547, world-wide.
Emulate AC/DC power across the microgrid. Bi-directional power is especially ideal for testing the impacts of e-mobility and grid-tied devices (DG and V2G) on the grid. These 2-in-1, four-quadrant devices offer integrated AC and DC test capabilities, and load options that can eliminate external equipment and simplify your test setup.
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