Project Overview

Hybrid modelling of DC grids with variable power loads focuses on representing electrical grids whose behavior switches between continuous and discontinuous current modes. In such systems, elements like power electronic converters and constant-power loads (CPLs), introduce sudden transitions that cannot be captured by purely continuous models. A hybrid framework combines differential equations for continuous current-flow states with discrete switching logic to describe mode changes, enabling a more accurate representation of how DC grids behave under varying load demands, faults, and converter control actions.

This approach is particularly valuable for stability analysis and control design because variable power loads can make DC grids prone to oscillations, voltage collapse, or instability, especially when CPLs exhibit negative incremental impedance. By modelling both the smooth dynamics within each mode and the transitions between modes, hybrid models give clearer insight into the conditions that trigger instability and allow the development of control strategies to ensure reliable operation across all operating modes.