Grid-Connected Power Converters: An Overview of Control Strategies for Renewable Energy

Angelo Lunardi, Luís F. Normandia Lourenço, Enkhtsetseg Munkhchuluun, Lasantha Meegahapola and Alfeu J. Sguarezi Filho
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Angelo Lunardi: Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-580, SP, Brazil
Luís F. Normandia Lourenço: Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-580, SP, Brazil
Enkhtsetseg Munkhchuluun: Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne 3001, Australia
Lasantha Meegahapola: Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne 3001, Australia
Alfeu J. Sguarezi Filho: Center for Engineering, Modeling and Applied Social Sciences (CECS), Federal University of ABC, Santo André 09210-580, SP, Brazil

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 11, 1-33

Abstract: The move towards a greener energy mix to fight climate change propels investments in converter-interfaced resources such as wind and photovoltaics, energy storage systems and electric vehicles. The ongoing evolution of the power system is occurring at a very fast pace, challenging transmission and distribution system operators to seek solutions that are not only adequate for this moment but also for future scenarios. Ongoing research in the fields of power electronics, power systems and control aims at developing control strategies that will help the energy transition to occur, while keeping a stable, secure and reliable power system. The objective of this paper is to present a critical review of the control strategies developed for grid-connected power converters found in renewable energy systems, energy storage systems and electric vehicles. The impact of grid-connected converters on the stability of power grids is also reviewed, highlighting the promising control strategies for enhancing system stability.

Keywords: voltage source converters; renewable energy; wind turbines; solar photovoltaic energy; energy storage; electric vehicles; MPC; control; power system stability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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