From Grid Following to Grid Forming Converters, Grid Friendly converters, Dominican Republic (4k)

Power Electronic converters (PECs) have been in the power system for many decades; however, it has been just in recent time when the PECs start to be a considerable share of the generation, transmission, and demand. PEC has dramatically changed in recent time from a very limited support role to the power system operation to a key element to the transition to a zero-carbon society. The early developments on high voltage direct current (HVDC) based on Thyristor were a formidable step-forward for bulk power transmission. However, the development of more flexible commutation devices and sophisticated control mechanism, together with appropriate practices and grid codes are making the voltage source converter (VSC) interfaced technologies a precious component of the operation of modern and future power system and pavement the secure transition to a zero-carbon society. This short seminar presents a general introduction of power electronic converter and its transition from the concept of grid-following to grid forming converter, including some practical discussion about the importance of several elements and control philosophy. The seminar includes (but not limited) to discuss the benefits of a smart grid-friendly converter. #PowerElectronic #PowerConverters