{"id":64447,"date":"2026-07-10T17:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T10:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=64447"},"modified":"2026-07-10T17:44:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T10:44:00","slug":"system-level-grid-forming-validated-in-the-real-world-sungrow-sets-a-new-benchmark-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=64447","title":{"rendered":"System-Level Grid-Forming Validated in the Real World: Sungrow Sets a New Benchmark in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1344575\/Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 10, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully completed full-condition grid-forming (GFM) tests at the Santong 100 MW\/400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Malaysia, demonstrating how advanced grid-forming technology can enhance grid resilience and support renewable energy integration in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/3005463\/image1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/3005463\/image1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Santong 100 MW\/400 MWh BESS\" alt=\"Santong 100 MW\/400 MWh BESS\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Santong 100 MW\/400 MWh BESS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike conventional grid-following systems that rely on external voltage and frequency references, grid-forming technology enables energy storage systems to actively support grid stability through functions such as black start, islanded operation, virtual inertia, and voltage-frequency regulation.<\/p>\n<p>At the Santong project, Sungrow completed four core dimensions of grid-forming (GFM) capability, including plant-level black start, seamless on-grid\/off-grid switching, large-capacity transformer switching, and active grid support during grid-connected operation. The project represents a landmark grid-forming energy storage applications connected to Malaysia&#8217;s national grid, providing a practical reference for renewable-heavy power systems across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p><b>Four Core Capabilities of System-Level Grid-Forming<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Moving beyond traditional single-cabinet or limited-function tests, the project conducted full plant-level closed-loop validation across multiple operating conditions. It verified the grid-forming system&#8217;s end-to-end capabilities, from active voltage build-up to grid-connected support.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>100 MW Plant-Level Black Start \u2013 Autonomous Grid Building<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under a condition where the entire plant was completely de-energized with no external voltage or frequency reference, Sungrow&#8217;s grid-forming PCS operated as an independent voltage source, autonomously performing zero-voltage start-up and rapidly establishing a stable AC bus voltage. Multiple converters simultaneously formed the grid and shared power equally, with no circulating current impact or device tripping throughout the process. This validated capability provides a practical pathway for utilities to strengthen grid recovery capabilities and improve resilience against large-scale outages.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Millisecond-Level Seamless On-Grid\/Off-Grid Switching <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The test verified seamless on\/off-grid switching under two critical scenarios: instantaneous disconnection following a grid fault and re-synchronization during grid restoration. When the plant protection was triggered during full-load operation due to a grid fault, the system transferred from grid-connected operation to off-grid grid-forming operation without load interruption or significant voltage sag, maintaining continuous power supply to local loads.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Frequent Large-Capacity Transformer Switching<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The system demonstrated robust transient withstand capability under frequent large-capacity transformer switching, providing a practical reference for substation retrofits and the integration of energy storage converters with ageing transformers in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p>During the switching process, the bus voltage avoided severe collapse, and all equipment remained stable and grid-connected, helping lower the technical barriers tooverseas plant retrofitting and grid connection.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>All-Condition Grid-Forming Support <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under the weak grid conditions of Malaysia&#8217;s East Coast with low short-circuit capacity, the system demonstrated its ability to provide virtual inertia, regulate voltage and frequency, and mitigate renewable power fluctuations. The validation achieved comprehensive coverage of key grid-forming functions and compliance with the latest TNB grid connection requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The Santong plant completed all tests in a single run, backed by Sungrow&#8217;s 20 years of system-level grid-forming expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Sungrow adopts full-plant coordinated system architecture. Deeply integrated wind, solar and BESS control strategies eliminate logic conflicts arising from mixed-brand equipment assembly. Tailored to Malaysia&#8217;s grid challenges, including high humidity, fluctuating grid strength, and multi-PV coupling resonance, its full-band oscillation suppression algorithm delivers superior power quality and system stability.<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Courtesy of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).<\/p>\n<p>CONTACT:<br \/>WangLuly<br \/><a href=\"mailto:luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com<\/a><br \/>15618330862<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"5\" align=\"right\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/1344575\/Logo.jpg?p=medium600\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" width=\"118\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia<\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\">July 10, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully completed full-condition grid-forming (GFM) tests at the Santong 100 MW\/400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Malaysia, demonstrating how advanced grid-forming technology can enhance grid resilience and support renewable energy integration in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/3005463\/image1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/3005463\/image1.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Santong 100 MW\/400 MWh BESS\" alt=\"Santong 100 MW\/400 MWh BESS\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Santong 100 MW\/400 MWh BESS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike conventional grid-following systems that rely on external voltage and frequency references, grid-forming technology enables energy storage systems to actively support grid stability through functions such as black start, islanded operation, virtual inertia, and voltage-frequency regulation.<\/p>\n<p>At the Santong project, Sungrow completed four core dimensions of grid-forming (GFM) capability, including plant-level black start, seamless on-grid\/off-grid switching, large-capacity transformer switching, and active grid support during grid-connected operation. The project represents a landmark grid-forming energy storage applications connected to Malaysia&#8217;s national grid, providing a practical reference for renewable-heavy power systems across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p><b>Four Core Capabilities of System-Level Grid-Forming<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Moving beyond traditional single-cabinet or limited-function tests, the project conducted full plant-level closed-loop validation across multiple operating conditions. It verified the grid-forming system&#8217;s end-to-end capabilities, from active voltage build-up to grid-connected support.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>100 MW Plant-Level Black Start \u2013 Autonomous Grid Building<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under a condition where the entire plant was completely de-energized with no external voltage or frequency reference, Sungrow&#8217;s grid-forming PCS operated as an independent voltage source, autonomously performing zero-voltage start-up and rapidly establishing a stable AC bus voltage. Multiple converters simultaneously formed the grid and shared power equally, with no circulating current impact or device tripping throughout the process. This validated capability provides a practical pathway for utilities to strengthen grid recovery capabilities and improve resilience against large-scale outages.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Millisecond-Level Seamless On-Grid\/Off-Grid Switching <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The test verified seamless on\/off-grid switching under two critical scenarios: instantaneous disconnection following a grid fault and re-synchronization during grid restoration. When the plant protection was triggered during full-load operation due to a grid fault, the system transferred from grid-connected operation to off-grid grid-forming operation without load interruption or significant voltage sag, maintaining continuous power supply to local loads.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Frequent Large-Capacity Transformer Switching<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The system demonstrated robust transient withstand capability under frequent large-capacity transformer switching, providing a practical reference for substation retrofits and the integration of energy storage converters with ageing transformers in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<p>During the switching process, the bus voltage avoided severe collapse, and all equipment remained stable and grid-connected, helping lower the technical barriers tooverseas plant retrofitting and grid connection.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>All-Condition Grid-Forming Support <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Under the weak grid conditions of Malaysia&#8217;s East Coast with low short-circuit capacity, the system demonstrated its ability to provide virtual inertia, regulate voltage and frequency, and mitigate renewable power fluctuations. The validation achieved comprehensive coverage of key grid-forming functions and compliance with the latest TNB grid connection requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The Santong plant completed all tests in a single run, backed by Sungrow&#8217;s 20 years of system-level grid-forming expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Sungrow adopts full-plant coordinated system architecture. Deeply integrated wind, solar and BESS control strategies eliminate logic conflicts arising from mixed-brand equipment assembly. Tailored to Malaysia&#8217;s grid challenges, including high humidity, fluctuating grid strength, and multi-PV coupling resonance, its full-band oscillation suppression algorithm delivers superior power quality and system stability.<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: Courtesy of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).<\/p>\n<p>CONTACT:<br \/>WangLuly<br \/><a href=\"mailto:luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">luly.wang@sungrow-hq.com<\/a><br \/>15618330862<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-64447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=64447"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64447\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=64447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=64447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=64447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}