Virtual Inertia Control for Power Electronics-Integrated Power Systems: Challenges and Prospects

Md Asaduzzaman Shobug, Nafis Ahmed Chowdhury, Md Alamgir Hossain, Mohammad J. Sanjari, Junwei Lu and Fuwen Yang ()
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Md Asaduzzaman Shobug: School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia
Nafis Ahmed Chowdhury: School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia
Md Alamgir Hossain: Queensland Micro & Nanotechnology Centre, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD 4111, Australia
Mohammad J. Sanjari: School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia
Junwei Lu: School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia
Fuwen Yang: School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 11, 1-33

Abstract: In modern power systems, conventional energy production units are being replaced by clean and environmentally friendly renewable energy resources (RESs). Integrating RESs into power systems presents numerous challenges, notably the need for enhanced grid stability and reliability. RES-dominated power systems fail to meet sufficient demand due to insufficient inertia responses. To address this issue, various virtual inertia emulation techniques are proposed to bolster power system stability amidst the increased integration of renewable energy sources into the grid. This review article explores state-of-the-art virtual inertia support strategies tailored to accommodate the increased penetration of RESs. Beginning with an overview of this study, it explores the existing virtual inertia techniques and investigates the various methodologies, including control algorithms, parameters, configurations, key contributions, sources, controllers, and simulation platforms. The promising virtual inertia control strategies are categorised based on the techniques used in their control algorithms and their applications. Furthermore, this review explains evolving research trends and identifies promising avenues for future investigations. Emphasis is placed on addressing key challenges such as dynamic response characteristics, scalability, and interoperability with conventional grid assets. The initial database search reveals 1529 publications. Finally, 106 articles were selected for this study, adding 6 articles manually for the review analysis. By synthesising current knowledge and outlining prospective research directions, this review aims to facilitate the current state of research paths concerning virtual inertia control techniques, along with the categorisation and analysis of these approaches, and showcases a comprehensive understanding of the research domain, which is essential for the sustainable integration of renewable energy into modern power systems via power electronic interface.

Keywords: renewable energy; virtual inertia control techniques; synthetic inertia control; frequency stability; intelligent control; adaptive control; derivative control; coordinated control (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: 2024
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