2020 PES GM 8/4 Panel Video: Managing Power Electronics based Power Systems

A large number of renewable energy sources (RESs) including wind turbines and solar PVs have been integrated into power systems, especially on distribution levels, to meet energy demand while reducing the environment impact such as global climate change. Power electronic devices are widely applied to serve as integration interfaces to match the characteristics of RESs with power system requirements, e.g., voltage, frequency, active and reactive power, and harmonics. The increasing system complexity is bringing operators the new challenges on the aspects of control, protection and operation of power systems. It is therefore significant to identify the potential integration challenges and provide appropriate solutions to guide power system operation and welcome more RESs. This panel will discuss the challenges facing future power electronics based power systems with RES integration in the aspects of security, protection, control, and operation. The cutting-edge solutions from both industry and academia are introduced.