This paper presents an adaptive control technique for grid-forming converters to enhance power quality and frequency stability while providing inertial behavior. Using the virtual synchronous generator model, the approach emulates traditional synchronous machines operation but mitigates instability caused by high inertia values. The proposed adaptive inertia strategy dynamically adjusts the emulated inertia based on rate of change of frequency constraints. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate improved frequency stability and reduced power oscillations across various conditions, making this method a viable solution for enhancing grid forming converter operation.

Adaptive Inertia Controller for Grid-Forming Converters

Rigato, Diego;Biadene, Davide;Magnone, Paolo;Caldognetto, Tommaso
2025

Abstract

This paper presents an adaptive control technique for grid-forming converters to enhance power quality and frequency stability while providing inertial behavior. Using the virtual synchronous generator model, the approach emulates traditional synchronous machines operation but mitigates instability caused by high inertia values. The proposed adaptive inertia strategy dynamically adjusts the emulated inertia based on rate of change of frequency constraints. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate improved frequency stability and reduced power oscillations across various conditions, making this method a viable solution for enhancing grid forming converter operation.
2025
IFAC-PapersOnLine
1st IFAC Workshop on Smart Energy System for Efficient and Sustainable Smart Grids and Smart Cities, SENSYS 2025
   Electronic Components and Systems for flexible, coordinated and resilient Distributed Renewable Energy Systems
   ECS4DRES
   European Commission
   Horizon Europe Framework Programme - HORIZON JU Innovation Actions
   101139790
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