Integration of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Sources into the Low-Inertia Power Grid

Dear Colleagues,

The role of renewable energy sources in the power system is growing fast due to its contributions to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions, promoting long-term energy security, and thr expansion of energy access to new energy consumers in the developing world. However, the high penetration of renewable energy sources remains a challenge in electricity networks. Their stochastic behavior and variable output impose real-time balancing challenges in the power system, which makes it necessary to increase the power reserves provided by conventional power stations. In addition, these energy sources used to be connected to the power grids by means of power electronics converters, which in contrast to synchronous generators do not inherently stabilize the power system. This Special Issue deals with the operation and control of interfaced converters between renewable energy resources and power grids to guarantee the stability of power grids under the high penetration of renewable energy resources.

Prof. Dr. Edris Pouresmaeil
Guest Editor

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