Multi-Objective Controller Design for Grid-Following Converters with Easy Transfer Reinforcement Learning

Yu Zeng, Shan Jiang*, Georgios Konstantinou, Josep Pou, Guibin Zou, Xin Zhang

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Abstract

This paper proposes an easy transfer reinforcement learning (ETRL) method that combines easy transfer learning with deep reinforcement learning to adapt a multi-objective controller tailor-made for one grid-following converter to other converters with different system parameters. The ETRL method contains five stages: system description, deep reinforcement learning, easy transfer learning, experimental data fine-tuning, and online implementation. The ETRL method can transfer knowledge effectively between controllers, offering a scalable solution for transferring knowledge between different converters without relying on extensive data or hyperparameter tuning. The ETRL method enhances controller adaptability, reduces training requirements by 96.4%, and ensures the stability of converter systems across diverse operating conditions. Experimental results validate the effectiveness of the proposed ETRL method, promising a new direction for power electronics controller design.

Original languageEnglish
JournalIEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2025
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • Controller design
  • deep reinforcement learning
  • easy transfer learning
  • grid-following converter

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