This article aims to provide an update of the reliability aspects of research on power
electronic components and hardware systems. It introduces the latest advances in the …

PV systems are penetrating the energy generation market rapidly and their output strongly
depends on environmental conditions. To maximize the energy yield, the utilization of power …

This article proposes a mission profile-based reliability prediction method for modular
multilevel converters (MMCs). It includes key modeling steps, such as long-term mission …

One way to achieve the best in class reliability is the implementation of a design for reliability
methodology into the design process in order to estimate the lifetime of each individual …

The photovoltaic (PV) output voltage varies over a wide range depending on operating
conditions. Thus, the PV-connected converters should be capable of handling a wide input …

This paper provides a comparative study of the battery energy storage system (BESS)
reliability considering the wear-out and random failure mechanisms in the power electronic …

This letter proposes an artificial intelligence-aided thermal model for power electronic
devices/systems considering thermal cross-coupling effects. Since multiple heat sources can …

This article characterizes the thermal behavior of a commercialized silicon carbide (SiC)
power MOSFET module with special concerns on high-temperature operating conditions as …

This paper presents an overview of microinverters used in photovoltaic (PV) applications.
Conventional PV string inverters cannot effectively track the optimum maximum power point …

Monte Carlo simulation has been widely used for reliability assessment of power electronic
systems. In this approach, multiple simulations are carried out during the lifetime estimation …