REVIEW OF FUNCTIONAL AND TESTING STANDARDS FOR GRID-FORMING RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Li Shaolin; Zhang Wanyue; Qin Shiyao; Zhang Jin; He Jing

doi:10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-1109

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Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (4) : 201-214. DOI: 10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-1109

REVIEW OF FUNCTIONAL AND TESTING STANDARDS FOR GRID-FORMING RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Li Shaolin, Zhang Wanyue, Qin Shiyao, Zhang Jin, He Jing

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In view of the discernible discrepancies in the core functions, parameter indicators, and other aspects of grid-forming technology standards for renewable energy between domestic and foreign countries, this paper offers a comprehensive overview of grid-forming technology standards and research status both domestically and internationally, encompassing the definition of grid-forming technology, core functions, and indicator testing. A comparative study was conducted on the definition of grid-forming configuration based on different standards, and the connotation and extension of grid-forming configuration control were explored. Next, the core functions and additional functions of grid-forming were compared and analyzed, and the core and additional functions of grid-forming were clarified. On this basis, the testing methods and platforms for various functional indicators were introduced, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method were pointed out. Finally, the development direction of functional and testing standards for grid-forming technology was discussed, which has important reference and guidance significance for the standard development and promotion of grid-forming technology.

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renewable energy / grid forming technology / technical standard / functional parameter / test method

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Li Shaolin, Zhang Wanyue, Qin Shiyao, Zhang Jin, He Jing. REVIEW OF FUNCTIONAL AND TESTING STANDARDS FOR GRID-FORMING RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY[J]. Acta Energiae Solaris Sinica. 2026, 47(4): 201-214 https://doi.org/10.19912/j.0254-0096.tynxb.2025-1109

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