How can a passivity-based control strategy improve grid-forming multi-inverter power stations?

We propose a passivity-based control strategy to enhance the stability and dynamic performance of grid-forming multi-inverter power stations and address these challenges. The inner loop designed from the perspective of energy reshaping, ensures the stability of the inverter’s output.

Can inverter stability be improved in power stations?

This work provides a feasible solution for enhancing inverter stability in power stations, contributing to the reliable integration of renewable energy. Existing grid-connected inverters encounter stability issues when facing nonlinear changes in the grid, and current solutions struggle to manage complex grid environments effectively.

Are grid-connected inverters stable?

Abstract: Existing grid-connected inverters encounter stability issues when facing nonlinear changes in the grid, and current solutions struggle to manage complex grid environments effectively.

Why is reactive power important in a grid service inverter?

Reactive power is one of the most important grid services inverters can provide. On the grid, voltage— the force that pushes electric charge—is always switching back and forth, and so is the current—the movement of the electric charge. Electrical power is maximized when voltage and current are synchronized.

How does a grid forming inverter work?

Grid-forming inverters can start up a grid if it goes down—a process known as black start. Traditional “grid-following” inverters require an outside signal from the electrical grid to determine when the switching will occur in order to produce a sine wave that can be injected into the power grid.

Which countries use grid-connected PV inverters?

China, the United States, India, Brazil, and Spain were the top five countries by capacity added, making up around 66 % of all newly installed capacity, up from 61 % in 2021 . Grid-connected PV inverters have traditionally been thought as active power sources with an emphasis on maximizing power extraction from the PV modules.