Modeling and Control of Power Electronic Converters for Microgrid Applications

This book covers the fundamentals of power electronic converter modeling and control, digital simulation, and experimental studies in the area of renewable energy systems and AC/DC microgrid. Recent advanced control methods for voltage source inverters (VSIs) and the hierarchical controlled islanded microgrid are discussed, including the mathematical modeling, controller synthesis, parameter selection and multi-scale stability analysis, and consensus-based control strategies for the microgrid and microgrid clusters. The book will be an invaluable technical reference for practicing engineers and researchers working in the areas of renewable energy, power electronics, energy internet, and smart grid. It can also be utilized as reference book for undergraduate and postgraduate students in electrical engineering.

Emphasizes controller design, stability analysis, simulation, and experimental studies;

Contains case studies analyzing basic knowledgeto advanced strategies;

Written in accommodating, simple language with clear explanations of basic ideas.