EPO Patent: System and Method for Operating Inverter Resource in Grid-Forming Mode
Summary
The European Patent Office has published patent application EP4627689A1 concerning a system and method for operating inverter-based resources in grid-forming mode. This technology aims to enhance grid stability during transient power events, with General Electric Renovables España S.L. listed as the applicant.
What changed
This document is a patent publication from the European Patent Office (EPO) detailing a "System and method for operating an inverter-based resource in grid-forming mode (GFM) for enhanced stability during a transient grid power event." The patent, identified as EP4627689A1 and published on March 11, 2026, was applied for by General Electric Renovables España S.L. It focuses on technical solutions for improving the stability of power grids, particularly when integrating renewable energy sources that utilize inverters.
As a patent publication, this document does not impose direct regulatory obligations or compliance deadlines on regulated entities. However, it signifies technological advancements in grid management and stability. Companies involved in energy infrastructure, renewable energy development, and inverter technology may find this patent relevant for understanding emerging technical standards and potential future licensing or development opportunities. Compliance officers in the energy sector should be aware of such technological innovations as they may influence future regulatory requirements or industry best practices.
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INVERTER-BASED RESOURCE IN GRID-FORMING MODE (GFM) FOR ENHANCED STABILITY DURING A TRANSIENT GRID POWER EVENT
Publication EP4627689A1 Kind: A1 Mar 11, 2026
Applicants
General Electric Renovables España S.L.
Inventors
BASAK, Rupam, TIWARI, Arvind Kumar, PADMARAO, Veena, ROY, Rabisankar, HOLLIDAY, Cornelius Edward, III, HOWARD, Dustin F.
IPC Classifications
H02J 3/38 20060101AFI20240607BHEP F03D 7/02 20060101ALI20240607BHEP H02J 3/48 20060101ALI20240607BHEP
Designated States
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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