Benefit of Open Architecture for Virtual Synchronous Generator Applications

Inverter Based Virtual Synchronous Generators provide possibility for transitioning towards 100% renewable integration. As the power networks becoming more unstable and each point of connection having different set of technical issues to overcome, application specific controller design has become more critical for a reliable operation. SIEMENS SINAMICS S120 based inverters with open architecture which can be tailor made to specific customer requirements provide next generation of control integration for transitioning to a 100% renewable energy supply.

Speakers

Dinesh Kathriarachchi 

Dinesh Kathriarachchi was born in 1975. He received Bachelor of Engineering Degree from University of Canterbury New Zealand and Masters of Engineering Degree from Charles Darwin University, Australia. Over the past decades, Dinesh Kathriarachchi has been working in Power Converter Systems for both heavy industrial and Utility applications globally. The work experience includes R&D Engineering – PDL Electronics New Zealand, Power System Engineering - PACE Miro United Kingdom, R&D - Power Electronics Spain, Power Conversion Engineering - SIEMENS AG Germany, Power Conversion & Industrial Inverters SIEMENS Ltd Australia. In the current position as the Head of Power Conversion System ASIA/PAC SIEMENS LTD based out of China, Dinesh Kathriarachchi is responsible for the Power Conversion business in ASIA/ PAC and works closely with global utilities and industrial customers.