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The strategy incorporates model predictive control (MPC) into the current inner loop and a two-degree-of-freedom (2-DOF) control into the voltage outer loop of inverters. By establishing a real-time impedance identification mechanism and generating adaptive virtual impedance, the system achieves symmetrical power sharing under asymmetrical grid conditions. Firstly, the voltage-current dual-loop design eliminates the impact of internal impedance dissymmetry and enhances disturbance rejection capabilities. Secondly, the adaptive virtual complex impedance actively compensates for line impedance mismatches among units, thereby resolving power unbalance and restoring operational symmetry. 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