In its latest report, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concludes that any further increase of global temperatures aggravates climate-related risks like species losses, extreme heat and humidity with significant consequences for human health, or negative impacts on food production and water availability; the projected negative outcomes escalate with higher … [Read more...] about Energy Efficiency is Not Enough!
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Sustainability of Power Electronics and Batteries: A Circular Economy Approach
Power electronics and battery energy storage are the key enabling technologies for high-efficiency energy conversions to realize green transition. With an increasing demand for electrification, renewable energy integration, and energy saving, more and more power electronics and batteries are being utilized. Consequently, their impact on the environment becomes of great concern, … [Read more...] about Sustainability of Power Electronics and Batteries: A Circular Economy Approach
Learning-by-Doing: Design and Implementation of a Solar Array Simulator With a SYNDEM Smart Grid Research and Educational Kit
Topics in control and power electronics play a pivotal role in the transition of power systems from centralized generation to distributed generation, the electrification of transportation, and the improvement of the lives of billions in developing countries. Numerous active sources, such as wind farms, solar farms, distributed energy resources, electric vehicles, energy storage … [Read more...] about Learning-by-Doing: Design and Implementation of a Solar Array Simulator With a SYNDEM Smart Grid Research and Educational Kit
Alternative Way to Develop Small-Signal Models of Power Converters
The small-signal model of a switch-mode power converter is a useful tool in understanding its dynamic behavior and designing a proper compensator. In the power electronics community, people derive small-signal models almost always by perturbation and then extracting the small ac components manually from the whole system equations. This process is not systematic and potentially … [Read more...] about Alternative Way to Develop Small-Signal Models of Power Converters
Deep Learning Defined Power Electronic Converters
In pursuit of achieving the sustainable development goals, significant transformations are underway in the energy and transportation sectors. Cyber-physical system (CPS), a component of Industry 4.0, enables real-time monitoring, efficiency enhancement, and data generation. However, it also introduces challenges and vulnerabilities, particularly the risk of cyberattacks [1] . … [Read more...] about Deep Learning Defined Power Electronic Converters