Modal Analysis of Power System with High CIG Penetration Based on Impedance Models

TL;DR

This paper introduces an impedance-based modal analysis method for power systems with high converter-interfaced generation, offering a practical alternative to traditional state-space approaches and confirming their theoretical equivalence.

Contribution

It is the first to establish the theoretical equivalence between impedance-based and state-space modal analyses in power systems with high CIG penetration, and enhances the impedance method for practical stability assessment.

Findings

Impedance-based analysis accurately identifies unstable modes.

Theoretical equivalence between MASS and MAI confirmed.

Validated approach on IEEE 14-bus system.

Abstract

This paper explores the modal analysis of power systems with high Converter-Interfaced Generation (CIG) penetration utilizing an impedance-based modeling approach. Traditional modal analysis based on the state-space model (MASS) requires comprehensive control structures and parameters of each system element, a challenging prerequisite as converters increasingly integrate into power systems and their internal specifics remain largely inaccessible. Conversely, the proposed modal analysis based on the impedance model (MAI) leverages only the impedance port characteristics to pinpoint system elements significantly influencing unstable modes. This study is the first to confirm the theoretical equivalency between MASS and MAI in terms of transfer functions, eigenvalues, and sensitivities, thus bridging the gap between detailed theoretical modeling and practical, accessible analyses. We further provide enhancements to the MAI method, including a revised element participation index, a transformer ratio-based admittance sensitivity adjustment, and an impedance splitting-based sensitivity analysis considering parameter variations. Validation through numerical simulations on a modified IEEE 14-bus system underscores the efficacy of our approach. By examining the interplay between different elements and system modes in high CIG environments, this study offers insights and a foundational framework for delineating the oscillatory modes' participation and stability characteristics of power systems with substantial CIG integration.