Grid forming control solutions for future power systems: services, protection, and applications
- Autores: Ander Ordoño Murillo
- Directores de la Tesis: Francisco Javier Asensio de Miguel (dir. tes.), Alain Sanchez Ruiz (codir. tes.), José Ignacio San Martín Díaz (codir. tes.)
- Lectura: En la Universidad del País Vasco - Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea ( España ) en 2025
- Idioma: inglés
- Títulos paralelos:
- Etorkizuneko sare elektrikoetarako grid forming kontrol-estrategiak: zerbitzuak, babesak eta aplikazioak
- Programa de doctorado: Programa de Doctorado en Sistemas de Energía Eléctrica por la Universidad de Málaga; la Universidad de Sevilla; la Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea y la Universidad Politécnica de Catalunya
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- Tesis en acceso abierto en: ADDI
- Resumen
The transition toward environmentally friendly power grids is accelerating the integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar. As these sources replace conventional synchronous generators, the grid is evolving into a system dominated by inverter-based resources (IBRs), which introduces challenges such as reduced inertia, lower system strength, and compromised stability. In this context, grid-forming (GFM) control emerges as a promising solution, enabling inverters to provide essential services traditionally provided by synchronous machines. However, the large-scale deployment of GFM inverters remains limited due to the lack of standardization, restricted overcurrent capability and the need for tailored solutions beyond energy storage systems.
This thesis addresses these challenges through a comprehensive analysis of GFM control architectures and their application in grid-connected IBRs. This work includes a classification of control structures according to frequency services, the design of robust controllers, and an evaluation of low voltage ride through strategies to mitigate overcurrent risks. Furthermore, it explores the integration of GFM control into bidirectional electric vehicle chargers, balancing grid support with user-defined charging requirements.
