Internship | MSc Internship: System-Level Validation of Grid-Forming Control in Renewable-Dominated Power Systems

About this position

Power systems with high shares of wind and solar generation face declining inertia and short-circuit strength, increasing the risk of frequency and voltage instability. Grid-forming (GFM) control is a key enabler for reliable operation of future renewable-dominated power systems. In this internship, you will contribute to applied research at TNO by developing and validating system-level simulation frameworks that assess the impact of GFM converters and hybrid energy storage on power-system stability. Your work supports TSOs, DSOs, and policymakers in designing resilient, low-carbon energy systems.

What will be your role?

You will develop and apply a simulation-based framework to assess grid-forming and grid-following converter control strategies in renewable-dominated power systems. This includes implementing dynamic models, defining realistic future scenarios, and analysing system-level performance under disturban...