Advanced Multilevel Power Conversion for Solar and Wind Integrated Energy Systems
Efficiency, dependability, and scalability are major issues when integrating renewable energy sources like solar and wind into hybrid power systems. Multiport DC-DC-AC converters are one viable solution. By facilitating the smooth integration of wind and solar energy into a single system, these converters maximize power flow between energy storage devices, the grid, and renewable energy sources. Soft-switching reduces the losses connected with conventional hard-switching techniques, thereby increasing the power converter’s lifetime and efficiency. Standard converters lose efficiency and operational life due to energy dissipation and component wear caused by the simultaneous overlap of voltage and current during switching events. On the other hand, MOSFETs can be switched in a manner that minimizes these overlaps thanks to soft-switching. resulting in longer device lifespans, reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI), and less heat emission. This converter design’s modularity makes it easy to scale and adapt, which makes it especially suitable for renewable energy sources. An applications where it would be necessary to gradually increase system capacity. Because each converter module functions separately, maintenance is made easier and system expansion is made possible with minimal downtime. By reducing oscillations that could jeopardize grid stability and power quality, this flexibility helps to improve voltage regulation. By producing high-quality AC outputs with low harmonic distortion, the converter not only increases efficiency but also improves power quality, which is essential for maintaining steady grid operation and safeguarding connected devices. By offering increased dependability, scalability, power quality, and efficiency, this technology encourages the wider use of resulting in longer device lifespans, reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI), and less heat emission. This converter design’s modularity makes it easy to scale and adapt, which makes it especially suitable for renewable energy.
Authors
- T. Logeswaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8182-4252)
- P. Tamilarasu
- M. V.
- P Johinth
- A Manivashagan
- S Prem
Institutions
- Madurai Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/ictmim65579.2025.10988283
- Primary Topic
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Type
- article
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