Control Designs for Critical-Continegency Responsible Grid-Following Inverters and Seamless Transitions To and From Grid-Forming Modes (2403.15380v1)
Abstract: This article introduces two control frameworks: one for Grid-Following (GFL) inverters aiding Grid-Forming (GFM) inverters in voltage regulation during large contingency events and optimizing power transactions under normal conditions; and another for seamless transitions between grid-tied and grid-isolated setups, managing voltage transient characteristics. In microgrids, GFM inverters regulate voltage, while GFL inverters handle power transactions. The proposed GFL control detects abrupt load/generation changes, adjusting power transactions using local storage to support GFM inverters during contingencies. Additionally, a transition control ensures smooth GFL-GFM shifts, reducing power and voltage fluctuations. Simulation results validate improved voltage regulation during contingencies and enhanced power tracking during slow changes, alongside minimized transient overshoot.
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