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A Dynamic Balance: Leveraging HVDC and the Kuramoto Method in Power Grid Stability |
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Á. Weidinger, B. Hartmann, I. Vokony
2025-07-25 |
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Abstract
Power grid stability has become an increasinglyintricate challenge with the rising integration of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. These energy sources, while essential for achieving sustainability goals, introduce significant variability and reduce the system’s inertia due to the displacement of conventional synchronous generators. This paper explores the combined role of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems and the Kuramoto model in addressing these challenges. The Kuramoto model, traditionally used to study synchronization phenomena, is adapted to represent power system dynamics, enabling simulation of grid stability under diverse conditions. HVDC systems, with their ability to regulate power flows dynamically and reduce instability, are evaluated for their potential to mitigate fluctuations caused by renewable energy. Key topics include the theoretical underpinnings of grid stability, detailed simulation methodologies, experimental scenarios, and results showcasing HVDC’s stabilizing effects. Conclusions emphasize the synergy between advanced control systems and theoretical modelling, providing a pathway toward resilient and adaptable future energy networks.
Key words: HVDC technology, Kuramoto-model, stability analysis of power systems
Published in: Energies
& Quality Journal (E&QJ) |
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| ISSUE: Vol. 3. No.2 | Pages: 62-67 |
| E-ISSN: 2659-8779 | Date of Current Version: 2025-06-25 |
| REF: 297-25 | Issue Date: 2025-07-25 |
| DOI:10.24084/eqj25-297 | Publisher: AEDERMACP/ EA4EPQ |
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