About this Research Topic
The microgrid is self-contained and may operate independently or with the primary grid. A group of nano grids also forms the microgrid structure, and the microgrid is controlled by the centralized control algorithms. The primary goal of microgrids is to reduce the length of power transmission. These microgrids are built with various integrated or autonomous energy sources, including renewable energy sources (RES). Because most RES are uncertain due to natural dependency, it is critical to ensure a reliable and efficient power supply to end-users.
To achieve a highly efficient and more reliable microgrid the key components are how power electronics interface with energy storage, robust and intelligent control, and online monitoring system. Another component is how advanced Artificial Intelligence techniques in power electronics systems are used to take the self-decision based on real-time conditions. Another problem is integrating more than one RES, which affects the dependence of the electric power supply. This Research Topic aims to create a highly efficient and robust microgrid system.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Architecture: novel microgrid architecture for DC, AC or hybrid systems
• DC/DC power converters: fault-tolerant structure, topologies for high voltage gain power converters, bidirectional power converters, and multi-input and multi-output converters
• DC/AC power converters: power decoupling power converters, micro-inverters, transformerless inverters
• Soft charging power converters for both DC and AC microgrids and new topologies of interlinking converters for microgrids
• Improvements to microgrid-connected systems: synchronization, leakage current minimization, inrush current reduction, various MPPT algorithms
• Modulation strategies: selective modulation methods, optimization techniques, hybrid and novel modulation techniques
• Nonlinear control techniques: frequency regulation, reactive power compensations etc., multilayer (hierarchical) control schemes, control- and power-sharing between converters
• Artificial intelligence techniques in power electronics systems
• Reliability oriented design of power electronics for microgrid systems and (hybrid) energy storage systems
SDG: This Research Topic is mainly designed for SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), and SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and Communities)
To achieve a highly efficient and more reliable microgrid the key components are how power electronics interface with energy storage, robust and intelligent control, and online monitoring system. Another component is how advanced Artificial Intelligence techniques in power electronics systems are used to take the self-decision based on real-time conditions. Another problem is integrating more than one RES, which affects the dependence of the electric power supply. This Research Topic aims to create a highly efficient and robust microgrid system.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
• Architecture: novel microgrid architecture for DC, AC or hybrid systems
• DC/DC power converters: fault-tolerant structure, topologies for high voltage gain power converters, bidirectional power converters, and multi-input and multi-output converters
• DC/AC power converters: power decoupling power converters, micro-inverters, transformerless inverters
• Soft charging power converters for both DC and AC microgrids and new topologies of interlinking converters for microgrids
• Improvements to microgrid-connected systems: synchronization, leakage current minimization, inrush current reduction, various MPPT algorithms
• Modulation strategies: selective modulation methods, optimization techniques, hybrid and novel modulation techniques
• Nonlinear control techniques: frequency regulation, reactive power compensations etc., multilayer (hierarchical) control schemes, control- and power-sharing between converters
• Artificial intelligence techniques in power electronics systems
• Reliability oriented design of power electronics for microgrid systems and (hybrid) energy storage systems
SDG: This Research Topic is mainly designed for SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), and SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and Communities)
Keywords: Power converters, Reliability, Advanced control algorithms, Modulation schemes, Artificial Intelligence, DC and AC and hybrid microgrid
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