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 article proposes an easy transfer reinforcement learning method that combines easy transfer learning (ETL) with deep reinforcement learning (DRL) to adapt a multiobjective controller tailor-made for one grid-following converter to other converters with different system parameters. The ETRL method contains five stages: system description; DRL learning; ETL; 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
Pages (from-to)6566-6577
Number of pages12
JournalIEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
Volume40
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2025
Externally publishedYes

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Keywords

  • Controller design
  • deep reinforcement learning (DRL)
  • easy transfer learning (ETL)
  • grid-following (GFL) converter

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