Technology
Grid-Forming Inverters for Stable Renewable-Dominated Power Systems
Quick fact
Unlike traditional solar and wind inverters that simply follow the grid's voltage and frequency, grid-forming inverters can themselves set the grid's voltage and frequency, acting like a 'virtual generator'.
Why this is interesting
You know how your smartphone battery keeps your phone running smoothly, even when the power supply fluctuates? Imagine doing that for an entire city's electricity grid — that's what grid-forming inverters do.