A review of control techniques for inverter-based distributed energy resources applications
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The escalating adoption of low-carbon energy technologies underscores the imperative to transition from conventional fossil fuel-dependent sources to sustainable alternatives. The expansion of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) signifies an essential shift towards a more resilient and environmentally friendly energy landscape. However, integrating inverter-based DERs introduces challenges, particularly in system inertia and grid instability. This review delves into the critical area of inverter-based grid control strategies, focusing on the primary and secondary control mechanisms. Primary controls are investigated, including traditional droop control and low-voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability. The secondary control strategies, involving virtual impedance (VI) and load frequency control (LFC), are vital in maintaining grid stability and reliability are reviewed. The aim is to offer a comprehensive understanding of the principles, advancements, and challenges associated with inverter-based grid controls, contributing valuable insights for the seamless integration of DERs into modern power grids.
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Inverter-based resources are capable of providing much faster dynamic support; however, their proper utilization requires suitable control strategies that coordinate with the rest of the network.
“Inverter-based resources are capable of providing much faster dynamic support; however, their proper utilization requires suitable control strategies that coordinate with the rest of the network [8].”
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- Authors
- Hasheminasab, S., Alzayed, M., & Chaoui, H.
- Affiliations
- Carleton University (CA)
- Corresponding author
- Alzayed, Mohamad
- Chaoui, Hicham
- Venue
- Energies
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Published
- 2024-06-14
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 12
- Pages
- 2940
- ISSN
- 1996-1073 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W4399670175
- Cited by
- 56
- References
- 150
- Citations by year
- 2026: 28 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 5
- FWCI
- 8.71
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
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- Energies (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- Funders
- Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Canada (115838)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Control and Systems Engineering › Microgrid Control and Optimization
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Islanding Detection in Power Systems
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Wind Turbine Control Systems
- Keywords
- inverter-based distributed energy resources, primary control, secondary control, droop control, low-voltage ride-through, virtual impedance, load frequency control, grid inertia, grid stability, power system integration
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