TrackⅠ

TrackⅠ

Session Title: 

Control and Application of Grid-Forming Converters in Grid 

Chair		Co-Chair
Yunhui Huang Wuhan University of Technology, China		Wanning Zhen Wuhan University of Technology, China

Keywords: 

• Control

• Application

• Grid-Forming Converters

• Model

• Analysis

Summary: 

As the penetration rate of renewable energy in power systems continues to rise, advanced control strategies are urgently required to ensure grid stability and reliability. Grid-Forming Converters (GFMs), as the core technology for supporting renewable energy-dominated power grids, exhibit significantly superior dynamic performance and grid support capabilities compared to traditional grid-following control strategies. This technical session focuses on the modeling, control methods, stable operation, and engineering applications of GFMs. It will emphasize in-depth discussions on key technologies such as the establishment of their mathematical models, analysis of multi-time-scale dynamic characteristics, small-signal and transient stability operation, fault current limiting strategies, and applications in wind, solar, and energy storage devices. The forum aims to bridge the gap between theoretical research and industrial applications, fostering the innovative development of grid-forming technology in enhancing grid resilience, formulating standards, and facilitating large-scale deployment. 

Topics:

• Control strategies for grid-forming converters, including virtual synchronous machine control, droop-based methods, and so

• Stability analysis and enhancement of grid-forming converters in strong/weak grids and high renewable penetration scen

• Grid-forming converters for renewable energy integration, including solar PV, wind, and energy storage systems

• Applications in microgrids and islanded systems, focusing on black-start capability and autonomous operation

• Advanced modeling and simulation techniques for grid-forming converters in EMT and phasor-domain studies

• Fault ride-through and grid support functionalities, such as voltage/frequency regulation and inertia emulatio

• Hardware design and optimization of grid-forming converters, including wide-bandgap  semiconductor-based solutions

• Interaction between grid-forming and grid-following converters in hybrid power systems

• Protection and fault management in grids dominated by grid-forming converters

• Standardization, grid codes, and compliance for grid-forming technologies

• Emerging applications in electric ships, more electric aircraft, and off-grid power systems

DDL: 2025-10- 30