Grid-Forming Inverters

Inverters that establish voltage and frequency independently, mimicking synchronous generators.

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Unlike traditional grid-following inverters, grid-forming inverters (GFMs) can autonomously establish and regulate grid voltage and frequency. This is essential for grids dominated by renewables and battery storage, as GFMs provide the inertia and stability services previously supplied by spinning turbines.

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