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

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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)

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.

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  • Angelo Lunardi & Luís F. Normandia Lourenço & Enkhtsetseg Munkhchuluun & Lasantha Meegahapola & Alfeu J. Sguarezi Filho, 2022. "Grid-Connected Power Converters: An Overview of Control Strategies for Renewable Energy," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-33, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:15:y:2022:i:11:p:4151-:d:832050
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