The Global Power System Transformation (G-PST) Consortium’s Grid-Forming (GFM) Technologies Implementation Council is central to overcoming the challenges of commercializing GFM inverter-based equipment and accelerating its deployment. By bringing together system operators, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), project developers, consultants, software developers, and standards bodies, the Council ensures that research outcomes from G-PST are translated into technology that can be quickly deployed in power systems worldwide.
The Council addresses the cycle of uncertainty where operators are unsure of the specifications to request, OEMs lack clear technical guidance, and standards organizations offer limited direction—slowing GFM technology adoption. Through collaboration with key partners, including the Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG), the Universal Interoperability for Grid-Forming Inverters (UNIFI) Consortium, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), G-PST is developing global standards and solutions to accelerate GFM technology adoption.
To enable effective deployment, system-level interconnection requirements and grid codes must balance the needs of operators, end-users, and society. The Council’s collaborative efforts ensure that GFM technologies meet evolving grid needs and are deployed cost-effectively through standards, codes, and markets.
Learn more: Summary of GFM Capability & Performance Requirements Driven by System Needs.