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Transient Stability Control Method for Droop-Controlled Photovoltaics, Based on Power Angle Deviation Feedback

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Distributed photovoltaic grid-connected converters adopting droop control can provide dual support for voltage and frequency in the distribution system. However, under fault conditions, droop-controlled inverters will face the problem of transient synchronization instability, and their transient characteristics are significantly affected by fault conditions, control parameter configurations, and other factors. Nevertheless, at present, the transient operation boundaries of droop inverters, considering key sensitive parameters, are unclear, and the transient stability control mechanism is lacking, which poses a threat to the safe and stable operation of distributed photovoltaic systems. To this end, this paper fully considers the influences of control parameters and fault severity and conducts a multidimensional quantitative characterization of the transient stability boundaries of droop-controlled inverters. Furthermore, a stability enhancement control structure for droop-controlled inverters, based on power angle deviation feedforward, is proposed, and an adaptive configuration method for feedforward coefficients is put forward to ensure the safe and stable operation of droop inverters at different fault sag depths. Finally, the accuracy of the theoretical analysis and the proposed control structure is verified through simulations and experiments.

Source: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en18195126

Authors: Youzhuo Zheng, Zekun Xiao, Long Hua, Qi Guo, Chun Li, Kailei Chen

Institutions: Guizhou Power Grid Co., Ltd. (China), Hunan University

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: $3,137