A review on the application of grid-forming control in power system

Due to the continuous improvement of new energy penetration, grid-forming control has become a hot issue in grid-connected technology. Grid-forming control simulates the mechanical and electrical transient characteristics of the synchronous unit. The power or load using the converter has the inertia, damping, frequency and voltage adjustment, and other operating characteristics of the synchronous unit machine technology. This paper introduces the development process and basic concept of grid-forming control. It introduces the application of grid-forming control from three aspects of grid connection, frequency modulation, and virtual inertia. This paper focuses on the current problems of grid-forming control, such as control parameter tuning, power oscillation, and parallel grid-forming control circulation. At the same time, the prospect of research direction is put forward given the above problems.