Grid-Forming and Grid-Following Inverters Ep18: Prof Tim Green

In this episode of the Energy Futures Podcast, Imperial PhD student Fater Akuhwa sits down with Professor Tim Green to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of energy systems, with a focus on grid co-design and the integration of renewable energy.  

Professor Green, an expert in electrical and electronic engineering, shares his insights on the concept of grid forming and grid following, two key approaches in the regulation of frequency, voltage, and system stability without the traditional synchronous generators that have long been essential for grid stability.  

Professor Green also discusses his pivotal role in leading Imperial College’s sustainability strategy and the challenges associated with shifting to a low-carbon university campus and supply chain.Key Topics Discussed: 

• The challenges of grid stability and system services in the absence of synchronous generators 
• The roles of grid forming and grid following in modern grids 
• The sustainability strategy at Imperial College London 
• Insights on data-led stability analysis for inverter-dominated grids 
• The future of energy systems and the integration of variable renewable energy sources 

Additional Links 

Professor Green Imperial profile 

https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/t.green 

For more information on Professor Tim Green's work, visit: Sustainable Imperial 

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/sustainability/ 

Paper Revisiting grid-forming and grid-following inverters: A duality theory 

https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=PWvm-uEAAAAJ&citation_for_view=PWvm-uEAAAAJ:q1zXlPLtbUIC 

Fater Akuhwa Imperial Profile 

https://profiles.imperial.ac.uk/f.akuhwa22