Grid-Following Inverter-Based Resource: Numerical State–Space Modeling

Abdullah Alassaf (), Ibrahim Alsaleh, Ayoob Alateeq and Hamoud Alafnan
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Abdullah Alassaf: Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Hail, Hail 55211, Saudi Arabia
Ibrahim Alsaleh: Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Hail, Hail 55211, Saudi Arabia
Ayoob Alateeq: Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Hail, Hail 55211, Saudi Arabia
Hamoud Alafnan: Department of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Hail, Hail 55211, Saudi Arabia

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 10, 1-18

Abstract: In the pursuit of a sustainable electric power system, the integration of renewable energy sources and distributed energy resources is gradually replacing traditional power generation. These new resources are integrated into the grid via inverters, which, despite their efficient performance, present dynamic challenges to the power grid when implemented on a large scale. To maintain grid stability and ensure effective regulation during abnormal operations, various modeling techniques are necessary; while the dynamics of inverter-based resources (IBRs) are traditionally modeled by transfer functions, this paper sheds light on differential-algebraic equations (DAEs) modeling and numerical integration methods. The inherent limitations of transfer function modeling stem from its restricted applicability, as it is exclusively suitable for linear and time-invariant systems. In contrast, the nonlinear DAEs of the IBR system can be converted into a state–space form, which offers a versatile framework for modeling, evaluating, and designing a diverse array of systems. In addition to being compatible with time-varying systems and multiple-input multiple-output systems, the state–space technique may incorporate saturation and dead zone characteristics into the dynamic model. Our research focuses on IBR modeling in a grid-following scheme, which is current-controlled and synchronized to the grid by a phase-locked loop (PLL). The presented state–space model consists of the inverter, grid, control, and designed PLL. Beyond the discussion of its application to IBRs, the presented method holds the potential to solve a wide range of DAEs. The proposed model is compared with a benchmarked system.

Keywords: differential-algebraic equations; state–space; distributed energy resources; renewables; inverter-based resource; phase-locked loop; grid-following (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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