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This paper describes an experimental setup of a voltage sag generator (VSG) based on impedance switching. Bidirectional switches with IGBTs, snubber and clamping circuits are adopted to obtain fast turn on, turn-off while avoiding undesirable voltages and currents stresses. In addition, with the proposed VSG it is possible to adjust the depth and duration of balanced and unbalanced voltage dips making it possible to observe the behavior of wind turbines (WT) under, for instance, voltage dips indicated in the IEC 61400-21.

This paper addresses the stability of discrete controlled grid connected voltage source inverters with LCL-filter usually found in wind power generation systems. First a theorem that relates the controllability of the discrete dynamic equation with the LCL-filter parameters and the sampling frequency is derived. Then, a robust partial state feedback design on the linear matrix inequalities framework guarantee the stability damping the LCL-filter resonance for a large set of grid conditions without requiring tuning procedures. Finally, an internal model controller is added to ensure asymptotic reference tracking and disturbance rejection, therefore reducing significantly the impact of grid background voltage distortion on the line currents. Simulation and experimental results are presented to support the theoretical analysis carried out and to demonstrate the system performance.

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This paper presents a comparison of Space Vector Modulation (SVM) and Geometric Approach Modulation (GAM) when applied to parallel multi-leg Voltage Source Converters (VSC). Multi-leg VSCs are strong candidates for low voltage high power applications, such as wind power systems where the inverter has to handle high currents. The parameters for comparison are: (i) the Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of the output current; (iv) Algorithm complexity. Finally, experimental results are presented to support the analysis carried out and to demonstrate the performance.