Microgrid energy conversion device

What is a power electronic converter in a microgrid?

Figure 1. Power electronic converters in microgrids. In an AC microgrid, power electronic converters are used to convert DC power (from PV cells, batteries, EVs, etc.) or variable frequency AC power (from wind turbines) into 50/60 Hz AC power so that the power can be fed into the AC bus and supply loads.

Can power converter control support the smart microgrid pyramid?

So far, various power converter control methods have been developed. Now it is urgently needed to compare and understand these approaches to support the smart microgrid pyramid. This article provides an overview of the state-of-the-art of parallel power converter control in microgrid applications.

Are power electronic converters a building block of microgrids?

The Energy Internet: An Open Energy Platform to Transform Legacy Power Systems Into Open Innovation and Global Economic Engines. Duxford, UK: Woodhead Publishing; 2019. pp. 123-152 Submitted: 18 July 2021 Reviewed: 30 September 2021 Published: 15 December 2021 Power electronic converters are indispensable building blocks of microgrids.

Why do microgrids need a modular power converter?

The modular design of these converters allows for scalability and redundancy, making them suitable for various microgrid configurations. The integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, into microgrids has also led to the development of novel converter topologies that can efficiently manage power from these intermittent sources.

Is a solar converter suitable for DC and AC microgrids?

Husev et al. 11 introduced a solar converter with universal applicability for both DC and AC microgrids. This converter's ability to adapt to different grid configurations and energy sources makes it a versatile solution for renewable energy integration.

What types of converters are used in microgrids?

Then, different topologies of the converters used in microgrids are discussed, including DC/DC converters, single-phase DC/AC converters, three-phase three-wire, and four-wire DC/AC converters. The remaining parts of this chapter focus on how to optimally design and control these converters with the emerging wide-bandgap semiconductors.