A Comparative Study between Reduced-Order and Switching Models of Grid-Following Inverter Interfacing Renewable Energy Sources

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International Journal of Energy Research

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Figure 17: A Comparative Study between Reduced-Order and Switching Models of Grid-Following Inverter Interfacing Renewable Energy Sources 