Stability and Droop Characteristics Analysis of Observer-Synchronized Grid-Forming Control

Abstract

This paper analyzes the stability and droop characteristics of Observer-Synchronized grid-forming control. First, a second-order nonlinear autonomous model is derived under the quasi-steady-state assumption. Based on the derived model, the equilibrium points and nonlinear stability properties are investigated using the qualitative theory of differential equations. Explicit parameter conditions are obtained to guarantee almost global asymptotic stability of the desired equilibrium. Furthermore, an analytical expression of the nonlinear droop characteristic is derived to reveal the relationship between active power and frequency. The theoretical analysis is validated through electromagnetic transient simulations and experiments.