Javier Jiménez-Ruiz, Raquel Villena-Ruiz, Andrés Honrubia-Escribano, Jens Fortmann, Emilio Gómez-Lázaro
As wind energy has become increasingly integrated into electrical systems worldwide, several international working groups—most notably the International Electrotechnical Commission and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council have significantly contributed to the development of generic wind turbine models used for dynamic grid stability simulations. These models have been the subject of extensive discussion in recent years, as they are essential for grid operators in network planning, given that detailed manufacturer models are typically unavailable or impractical for such purposes. This article presents the work carried out by the International Electrotechnical Commission in this domain, highlighting the modifications introduced during the development of these models. It also includes a detailed description of the modules that constitute the generic wind turbine models. Furthermore, this work offers deeper insights than previous studies, providing a more comprehensive and updated understanding of these models. As such, the results presented here are highly valuable for grid operators, wind turbine manufacturers, and researchers focused on the integration of wind power into power systems.