Which Deepness Class Is Suited for Modeling Power Electronics?

A Guide for Choosing the Right Model for Grid-Integration Studies

authored by

Giovanni De Carne, Marius Langwasser, Mario Ndreko, Ralf Bachmann, Rik W. De Doncker, Robert Dimitrovski, Benedict J. Mortimer, Alexander Neufeld, Freiber Rojas, Marco Liserre

Abstract

The high implementation of renewable energy systems (RESs) and the need to increase transmission capacity across Europe (e.g., north-south Germany) have resulted in integrated power electronics (PE)-based solutions in electrical grids. PE allows more flexibility and control over power grids. Solutions such as high-voltage (HV) dc systems and flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS) increase energy transfer capabilities while preserving the system's safety (e.g., providing reactive power). Additionally, PE-based solutions, which are characterized by fast dynamic control actions, can support the grid during disturbances [e.g., a low-voltage ridethrough (LVRT) during faults]. These solutions are widely integrated into RES applications, where they enable maximized energy extraction from natural resources (e.g., the maximum power point tracker).

Organisation(s)

Electric Power Engineering Section

External Organisation(s)

Kiel University
TenneT TSO GmbH
RWTH Aachen University
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg)
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Type

Article

Journal

IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine

Volume

13

Pages

41-55

No. of pages

15

ISSN

1941-0115

Publication date

01.06.2019

Publication status

Published

Peer reviewed

Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Electronic version(s)

https://doi.org/10.1109/mie.2019.2909799 (Access: Closed)