The progress made in wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors has resulted in rapid miniaturization and increased efficiency of power converters. However, the improvements in magnetic components, such as inductors and transformers, have not kept pace with these advancements [1] , [2] , [3] . Although advances in WBG devices, novel topologies, control schemes, and hardware fabrications … [Read more...] about Unveiling the Microworld Inside Magnetic Materials via Circuit Models
Microgrids
Advanced Inverter Interactions With Electric Grids
The evolution of advanced inverter-based resources (IBR) is closely coupled with the growth of their applications in electric power networks. Most applications of inverters during this transition were grid-following (GFL) inverters. As IBRs gradually displaced rotating synchronous generators in electric power grid applications, issues such as the behavior of low-inertia grids, … [Read more...] about Advanced Inverter Interactions With Electric Grids
Full-Bridge Fault- Tolerant Isolated DC–DC Converters: Overview of Technologies and Application Challenges
Nowadays, energy generation is on the path from centralized to distributed generation paradigm to improve the efficiency and resilience of power systems. One of the major developments in the energy sector was the introduction of dc microgrids that facilitate direct integration of energy sources, storage, and dc loads. Also, most consumer and industrial devices are naturally dc … [Read more...] about Full-Bridge Fault- Tolerant Isolated DC–DC Converters: Overview of Technologies and Application Challenges
Microgrid Integration in Smart Low-Voltage Distribution Systems
Smart low-voltage distribution system (LVDS) is an essential component in realizing smart electricity grids. In countries like India and other energy-deprived regions of the world, researchers are looking for a holistic approach to integrate millions of small Renewable-powered homes in the LVDS and make the system smart. Restructuring the existing distribution system to form … [Read more...] about Microgrid Integration in Smart Low-Voltage Distribution Systems
