Webinar From Grid Following GFL to Grid Forming GFL

Title: From Grid Following to Grid Forming Converters Webinar, 2nd April 2026, 5:10 PM (Peru time). Abstract Power Electronic converters (PECs) have been in power systems for many decades; however, it is only recently that they have come to account for a significant share of generation, transmission, and demand. PEC has dramatically changed in recent times, from a very limited support role in power system operation to a key element in the transition to a zero-carbon society. The early developments in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) based on Thyristors were a formidable step forward for bulk power transmission. However, the development of more flexible commutation devices and sophisticated control mechanisms, together with appropriate practices and grid codes, is making voltage source converter (VSC)-interfaced technologies a crucial component of modern and future power system operations and paving the way for a secure transition to a zero-carbon society. This short seminar provides a general introduction to power electronic converters and their transition from grid-following to grid-forming, including practical discussions of the importance of several elements and the control philosophy. The seminar includes (but is not limited to) discussing the benefits of a smart grid-friendly converter. Keywords: Control, grid forming, grid follower, power electronic converters. SLIDES: https://www.researchgate.net/publicat... DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.33044.26248