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Demonstrating the Need for Adaptive Droop Control for Grid-Forming Inverters in Islanded and Grid-Connected Modes

Research output: NLRPoster

Abstract

This paper demonstrates the need of adaptive droop of grid-forming (GFM) inverters operating in different operation modes (grid-connected and islanded). A pure hardware microgrid comprising multiple grid-forming (GFM) inverters from different vendors, multiple grid-following inverters, and a diesel generator is used for the demonstration. The key findings are summarized as follows: Tighter droop slope should be used in the islanded mode, and looser droop slope should be used in the grid-connected mode to ensure stability. It is important to have adaptive droop control in GFM inverters to ensure stable and reliable microgrid operation.
Original languageAmerican English
PublisherNational Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR)
Number of pages1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2026

Publication series

NamePresented at the IEEE PES T&D Conference & Exhibition, 4-7 May 2026, Chicago, Illinois

NLR Publication Number

  • NLR/PO-5D00-100375

Keywords

  • droop control
  • grid-forming inverter
  • microgrid operation
  • synchronization operation

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