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Interoperability Specifications for Multi-Vendor Converter-Dominated Grid: A Robust Stability Perspective

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Stability analysis of power electronics-dominated grids is challenging due to the need of manufacturers to protect the intellectual property of converters control systems. Black-box dq impedance models have been proposed to overcome this challenge in grid stability analysis. However, such models are limited to small-signal analyses and are accurate only around a predefined and pre-computed equilibrium point. Conversely, the recently proposed nonlinear Differential-Algebraic Equations (DAE) models of converter-dominated grids can be used for stability analyses in every operating conditions and additionally for generalized power flow analysis and transient time-domain simulations. Despite these advantages, nonlinear state-space converters models require the full knowledge of their control system. To overcome this limitation, this paper proposes a nonlinear grey-box modeling strategy which uses structured perturbations to represent the converters’ control system uncertainties. The stability boundaries and control loops sensitivity are analyzed in a multi-vendor converter-dominated grid at different operating points through robust control theory. Hardware-In-the-Loop results are provided.

Source: IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid

DOI: 10.1109/tsg.2025.3555402

Authors: Federico Cecati, Marco Liserre

Institutions: University of Trento, Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

Language: English

Topic: Microgrid Control and Optimization

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,645