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> which is ultimately done with the inertia of huge rotating chunks of iron. Not "ultimately", "incidentally". How do you think microgrids work without giant s
by jakewins 4y ago
> which is ultimately done with the inertia of huge rotating chunks of iron.
Not "ultimately", "incidentally". How do you think microgrids work without giant spinning masses? There's no technical reason wind or PV can't provide inertia, just need to program the inverters to help maintain frequency rather than just follow it.
- Gwypaas 4y agoSynchronous condensers as mentioned in the other grid solves for you, but there's loads of interesting research currently looking into running large scale grids without any synchronous components. https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/06/08/new-model-for-grid-forming-inverter-operation/ https://www.pv-magazine.com/2022/06/08/new-model-for-grid-fo... Other options include this where they demonstrate that they can switch between synchronous condenser and generator mode. Allowing a Power 2 X plant to provide system stability when it is not needed. > 2011: first synchronous condenser conversion, from a 473 MVA generator to a +360/-210 MVAr synchronous condenser, making it possible to change between generator and synchronous condenser mode, depending on the season; https://www.modernpowersystems.com/features/featurege-synchronous-condensers-100-years-on-7769875/ https://www.modernpowersystems.com/features/featurege-synchr...