EPO Patent: Inverter Grid-Forming Mode for Stability
Summary
The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4627690A1 concerning a system and method for operating an inverter-based resource in grid-forming mode for enhanced stability. This patent, filed by General Electric Renovables España S.L., aims to improve grid resilience.
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The European Patent Office (EPO) has published patent application EP4627690A1, titled "SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INVERTER-BASED RESOURCE IN GRID-FORMING MODE (GFM) FOR ENHANCED STABILITY." The application was filed by General Electric Renovables España S.L. and lists Rupam Basak, Arvind Kumar Tiwari, and others as inventors. The patent focuses on technical solutions for improving the stability of power grids by enabling inverters to operate in a grid-forming mode.
This publication is a patent application and does not impose immediate regulatory obligations. However, it signifies technological advancements in grid stability, particularly relevant for renewable energy integration. Companies involved in power electronics, grid management, and renewable energy generation should be aware of this patented technology as it may influence future industry standards or product development. No compliance actions are required based solely on this patent publication.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INVERTER-BASED RESOURCE IN GRID-FORMING MODE (GFM) FOR ENHANCED STABILITY
Publication EP4627690A1 Kind: A1 Mar 11, 2026
Applicants
General Electric Renovables España S.L.
Inventors
BASAK, Rupam, TIWARI, Arvind Kumar, PADMARAO, Veena, ROY, Rabisankar, HOLLIDAY III, Cornelius Edward, HOWARD, Dustin F.
IPC Classifications
H02J 3/38 20060101AFI20240607BHEP H02J 3/48 20060101ALI20240607BHEP F03D 7/02 20060101ALI20240607BHEP
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AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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