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Experimental Investigation of the Hierarchical Control in DC Microgrids Using a Real-time Simulator
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Synchronous stability analysis and enhancement method for grid connected inverters in weak grids.

Lin Zhu1, Yan Liu2, Pengfei Wang3

  • 1Yunnan Power Investment Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd, Kunming, 650228, China.

Scientific Reports
|June 5, 2026
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Summary

Grid-connected inverters (GCIs) can lose synchronization during grid faults. This study proposes an improved phase-locked loop (PLL) to enhance GCI stability in weak grids, preventing power outages.

Keywords:
Grid-connected inverterParameters optimizationPhase-locked loopStability analysisSynchronous stability

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Published on: February 14, 2025

Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Systems Engineering
  • Renewable Energy Integration

Background:

  • Renewable energy resources (RESs) are integrated via grid-connected inverters (GCIs).
  • GCIs can lose synchronization during grid faults, especially in weak grids, causing instability and potential blackouts.
  • Understanding GCI synchronous stability is crucial for reliable grid integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of system parameters, specifically phase-locked loop (PLL) and grid parameters, on GCI synchronous stability.
  • To propose an improved PLL design to enhance transient stability of GCIs during grid faults.
  • To validate the effectiveness of the proposed PLL through simulations and experiments.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of GCI synchronous stability under varying PLL and grid parameters.
  • Development of an improved PLL by incorporating a feedback low-pass filter.
  • Transient stability analysis and comparison between conventional and improved PLLs.
  • Simulation and experimental validation using a 2-MW GCI connected to a weak grid.

Main Results:

  • The conventional PLL exhibits a negative damping effect during transients, compromising GCI stability.
  • The proposed improved PLL enhances transient synchronous stability without affecting steady-state performance.
  • Simulation and experimental results confirm the theoretical analysis and the effectiveness of the improved PLL.

Conclusions:

  • The conventional PLL's negative damping effect is a key factor in GCI instability during transients.
  • The improved PLL effectively mitigates transient instability issues in GCIs connected to weak grids.
  • The proposed method offers a practical solution for improving the reliability of renewable energy integration.