Blog 17: Knowledge Exchange Event with the CIGRE UK University Hub London
Zehua, 11 November 2025
I had the pleasure of attending the CIGRE UK University Hub London Region Knowledge Sharing Event at Imperial College in London on October 14th. This event brought together researchers and professionals to discuss emerging challenges and innovations in modern power systems.
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CIGRE UK University Hubs are university-based community to connect, support and enable the next generation of power systems professionals to become more engaged in research and projects within the power system area. The London regional Hub has been recently established and is led by Imperial College London. As a London University, KCL has been invited to contribute to the knowledge exchange event.
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As the first speaker in Session I: Future Power Systems Control and Stability, I delivered a presentation titled “AC Capacitor Dynamics-Based Synchronous Control for Grid-Following Operations.” My talk focused on improving the dynamic performance and synchronisation of inverter-based resources (IBRs) through ac capacitor dynamics-driven control methods. This control approach enables explicit and tuneable synchronous inertia and damping characteristics, allowing grid-following converters to configure their synchronous dynamics more straightforwardly to fit with grid conditions. By providing stable and resilient synchronisation, the method facilitates the integration of a higher share of renewable energy sources into the grid, a crucial step toward achieving net-zero power systems.
My presentation during the event
The event featured a diverse set of technical sessions, covering topics such as grid-forming inverter control, protection strategies for converter-dominated grids, energy storage integration, and renewable energy technologies. Each presentation sparked insightful discussions, highlighting how the next generation of engineers and researchers is shaping the path toward resilient and sustainable power systems.
It was inspiring to exchange ideas with fellow researchers and to learn from their innovative work. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my research and receive constructive feedback from both academics and industry experts. Events like this remind me how collaboration and knowledge sharing are vital to advancing the field of electrical engineering.
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Contact: zehua dot tang at kcl dot ac dot uk