IEEE 929-1988
IEEE Recommended Practice for Utility Interface of Residential and Intermediate Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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IEEE 929-1988 is a superseded technical document that defines recommended practice for the utility interface of residential and intermediate photovoltaic systems. It focuses on how PV equipment should connect and interact with the power network, helping support safe and consistent operation in power, energy, and industry applications. For engineers, installers, and procurement teams, IEEE 929-1988 provides a clear reference point for interface expectations, system coordination, and compliance-oriented planning.
Overview of IEEE 929-1988
This standard addresses the utility interface requirements for photovoltaic systems used in residential and intermediate settings. IEEE 929-1988 is concerned with the practical relationship between PV equipment and the electrical utility, where interface design can affect performance, protection, and operating compatibility. As a recommended practice, it is useful when evaluating how a PV installation should be arranged, what interface characteristics may be considered, and how system behavior can be aligned with utility-side expectations in a controlled engineering framework.
Typical use cases
IEEE 929-1988 may be used when specifying or reviewing photovoltaic systems that connect to utility service at the residential or intermediate scale. It is relevant for interface design, equipment selection, and coordination of PV components that interact with utility distribution systems. The standard can also support technical review of inverter-based installations, project documentation, and acceptance planning where consistent utility connection practices are needed for power-system applications.
Why it matters
In utility-connected PV projects, interface details can influence safety, reliability, and operational consistency. IEEE 929-1988 helps provide a shared reference for design and review, reducing ambiguity when teams assess how a photovoltaic system should behave at the point of connection. That can support procurement decisions, engineering control, and testing activities, especially where compliance with an established recommended practice is part of the project requirement. As a superseded standard, it remains relevant for legacy systems and historical specification review.
- Utility interface for residential PV systems
- Intermediate-scale photovoltaic connection guidance
- Engineering reference for power-system coordination
- Legacy compliance and documentation review
- Interface-focused design and acceptance planning
- Publication Date: 1987
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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