Abstract
The addition of a more distributed generation in the electrical grid is poised to rapidly improve the sustainability of electric power generation and energy security, while reducing cost. The electrical grid is an aging century-old large infrastructure mainly based on large (GW) electrical central power stations that have slow dynamics. Grid integration of distributed generators requires advanced power electronic conversion and control systems to successfully incorporate energy sources and storage systems with high efficiency, power quality, and reliability. The emerging adoption of distributed grid-connected converters brings unprecedented new capabilities and opportunities to support the electrical grid and increase the flexibility of distribution systems (existing ac and forthcoming dc). Future and novel technologies involved in the advancement of renewable and CO2 neutral distributed generation will include work in the areas of topologies, modulation, controllers, energy storage, and power quality, among other technical solutions to enable high penetration and reliable operation. As well, new innovations foresee the use of power converters to provide new ancillary functions for grid support and adopt evolving standards and grid codes.
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