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grid protection framework. Coordinated,
adaptive protection mechanisms ensure
safe and reliable operation on both sides
of the interconnection boundary. As an
emerging issue, microgrid protection research is getting significant attention with
a limited amount of field implementation experience.
To shed light on the microgrid protection topic from different angles, guest
editors Jim Reilly and Mani Venkata put
together a diverse set of articles written
by experts from universities, research
institutes, utilities, and engineering laboratories. These authors are steeped in protection design, microgrid modeling and
control, field implementation, and code
and standards development. They share
with us their knowledge on challenges
and solutions in microgrid protection,
field implementations and problems encountered, pathways leading from present
to future, as well as the ongoing evolution
of codes and standards.
Specifically, the six feature articles
discuss the following key topics:

✔ general challenges to system pro✔

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tection by microgrid integration
unique challenges faced in microgrids powered by inverterbased resources
solutions based on conventional
protection schemes
needs for developing new adaptive protection schemes
two potential protection approaches: centralized and decentralized
combining microgrid control with
protection

✔ advanced computing platforms

for supporting complex protection schemes and functions
✔ field experience obtained in microgrid design and operation
✔ modeling platforms for the test,
development, and validation of
new protection schemes
✔ the necessity to revise existing
codes and standards and the need
for new codes and standards.
Finally, the " In My View " column
discusses ongoing governmental and

engineering society efforts. These involve the U.S. Department of Energy
and include IEEE committees, working groups, and standards organizations. The collective effort of the parties
involved is crucial for advancing microgrid protection technology.

Leader's Corner
IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES)
President-Elect Jessica Bian and Wayne
Bishop Jr., IEEE PES vice president Meetings, team up to review the dramatic
changes that are taking place with PESsponsored meetings, conferences, and
lifelong learning offerings. In the wake of
the pandemic, the Society had to respond
quickly to restrictions on gatherings across
the globe. Meeting organizers manage
to successfully navigate these challenging circumstances. They are becoming
more proficient in the use of online meeting tools and virtual event planning.
With leadership and volunteer support, our members continue to be able
to share their experiences and learn

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