Power Electronics Technology for Large-Scale Renewable Energy Generation Power electronics is the enabling technology for the grid integration of large-scale renewable energy generation, which provides high controllability and flexibility to energy generation, conversion, transmission, and utilization. However, power electronics also brings several challenges to conventional power grids, e.g., reducing the system inertia. Advanced control strategies have been developed to enhance the energy conversion process. In this article, the grid-integration structure and control for renewable energy are discussed with $a$ focus on large-scale wind, solar photovoltaic, and energy storage systems. Future research and development trends for these technologies are also presented.

Grid integration of renewable energy (REN) requires efficient and reliable power conversion stages, particularly with an increasing demand for high controllability and flexibility seen from the grid side. Underpinned by advanced control and information technologies, power electronics converters play an essential role in large-scale REN generation. However, the use of power converters has also exposed several challenges in conventional power grids, e.g., reducing the system inertia. In this article, grid integration using power electronics is presented for large-scale REN generation. Technical issues and requirements are discussed with a special focus on grid-connected wind, solar photovoltaic, and energy storage systems. In addition, the core of the energy generation and conversion-control for individual power converters (e.g., general current control) and for the system level (e.g., coordinated operation of large-scale energy systems)-is briefly discussed. Future research perspectives are then presented, which further advance large-scale REN generation technologies by incorporating more power electronics systems.

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Grid integration of renewable energy requires efficient and reliable power converters supported by advanced control and information technologies. This article presents the use of power electronics converters in large-scale renewable energy generation, discussing technical issues and requirements with a focus on grid-connected wind, solar photovoltaic, and energy storage systems. The core control for individual power converters and system-level operation are briefly discussed. Future research perspectives to advance large-scale renewable energy generation using power electronics systems are presented.