Key Technologies of Grid-Forming Equipment in High-Proportion New Energy Power Systems·Hosted by XIAO Jun, LI Chao, LIU Chunxiao, SONG Chenhui·
XU Yuhao, SONG Chenhui, CAO Yijia, LI Chao, XIE Huifan, LIU Chunxiao, XIAO Jun
[Objective] Under the "Carbon peaking and carbon neutrality" goals, as a critical technology for adapting power systems to high proportions of renewable energy, the application advantages of grid-forming energy storage (GFMES) have not been fully exploited. Therefore, there is an urgent need to clarify its active support mechanisms and planning methods across multiple scenarios in the new power system. [Methods] This paper summarizes the voltage support, frequency support, and inertia support mechanisms of GFMES from the perspective of grid-forming control. Planning methods are then reviewed for normal operating conditions, small-disturbance conditions, and large-disturbance conditions. Combined with engineering demonstrations, the planning roles, key requirements, and multi-condition coordination issues of GFMES are further analyzed in renewable energy export systems, HVDC receiving-end nearby grids, and microgrids. [Results] Existing studies have established condition-oriented planning frameworks: normal-operation planning mainly emphasizes techno-economic performance; small-disturbance planning focuses on system strength and frequency stability; large-disturbance planning highlights whole-process coordination of prevention, fault ride-through, and post-fault recovery. Meanwhile, the functional role, dominant constraints, and planning requirements of GFMES differ significantly across application scenarios. [Conclusions] GFMES planning exhibits strong scenario dependence and multi-condition coupling. System strength, voltage/frequency security margins, and fault recovery requirements are the key constraints governing siting and sizing. Future work should develop coordinated planning methods that jointly consider technical constraints and economic performance.