Modular multilevel converters: Recent achievements and challenges

MA Perez, S Ceballos, G Konstantinou… - IEEE Open Journal …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The modular multilevel converter (MMC) is currently one of the power converter topologies
which has attracted more research and development worldwide. Its features, such as high …

State of the art of solid-state transformers: Advanced topologies, implementation issues, recent progress and improvements

MA Hannan, PJ Ker, MSH Lipu, ZH Choi… - Ieee …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Solid-state transformer (SST) is an emerging technology integrating with a transformer
power electronics converters and control circuitry. This paper comprehensively reviews the …

An overview on medium voltage grid integration of ultra-fast charging stations: Current status and future trends

A Ahmad, Z Qin, T Wijekoon… - IEEE Open Journal of the …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The emphasis on clean and green technologies to curtail greenhouse gas emissions due to
fossil fuel-based economies has originated the shift towards electric mobility. As on-road …

Grid-connected energy storage systems: State-of-the-art and emerging technologies

GG Farivar, W Manalastas, HD Tafti… - Proceedings of the …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
High penetration of renewable energy resources in the power system results in various new
challenges for power system operators. One of the promising solutions to sustain the quality …

Medium voltage large-scale grid-connected photovoltaic systems using cascaded H-bridge and modular multilevel converters: A review

AI Elsanabary, G Konstantinou, S Mekhilef… - IEEE …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Medium-voltage (MV) multilevel converters are considered a promising solution for large
scale photovoltaic (PV) systems to meet the rapid energy demand. This article focuses on …

Beyond the MMC: Extended modular multilevel converter topologies and applications

P Sun, Y Tian, J Pou… - IEEE Open Journal of …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The unique advantages of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) have led to wide adoption
of the converter topology in high voltage dc (HVDC) transmission systems, with great …

Grid-connected photovoltaic inverters: Grid codes, topologies and control techniques

V Boscaino, V Ditta, G Marsala, N Panzavecchia… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
The proliferation of solar power plants has begun to have an impact on utility grid operation,
stability, and security. As a result, several governments have developed additional …

Recent advancements in submodule topologies and applications of MMC

S Ali, Z Ling, K Tian, Z Huang - IEEE Journal of Emerging and …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modular multilevel converter (MMC) is a promising topology for medium-and high-power
conversion systems. In recent years, it has been prominent over other power converters …

Solid state transformers: Concepts, classification, and control

MA Shamshuddin, F Rojas, R Cardenas, J Pereda… - Energies, 2020 - mdpi.com
Increase in global energy demand and constraints from fossil fuels have encouraged a
growing share of renewable energy resources in the utility grid. Accordingly, an increased …

Overview and comparative analysis of bidirectional cascaded modular isolated medium-voltage AC–low-voltage DC (MVAC-LVDC) power conversion for renewable …

J Saha, SK Panda - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
As power-electronics is playing a major role in modernization of the existing electrical grid
towards renewable energy rich smart grid, isolated medium-voltage AC–low-voltage DC …