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4 articles for “DC microgrid”
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Energy Management Using Hybrid Energy Storage System In DC Microgrid: A Review
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to study the power management of a hybrid energy storage system in a DC microgrid. The energy storage system for microgrids is bound to face several challenges, such as a lack of conventional power sources and load imbalance. There are many losses in using HEMS that require a microgrid to optimize performance and extend hybrid energy storage systems. The HESS incorporates a battery energy …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–43 Read article
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Design and Implementation of a Four-Port DC to DC Converter for a Hybrid Energy System
Abstract: A four-port DC-DC converter has been developed for integrating a hybrid energy from renewable sources system into an AC microgrid. This converter is particularly suitable for AC microgrid applications that require system-level power management. It boasts a straightforward design, making it effective for interfacing sources with varying voltage and current characteristics. The converter is created to connect a battery bank, a photovoltaic (PV) panel, a wind turbine, and an inverter, …
Published in International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 47–60 Read article
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Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using a Full-Bridge Rectifier and Buck Converter with SOC Tracking
Abstract: This paper presents a simplified and cost-effective approach to electric vehicle (EV) fast charging by replacing the conventional neutral point clamped (NPC) converter with a full-bridge diode rectifier followed by a buck converter. The proposed topology is designed to deliver a regulated 80 V DC from a three-phase AC grid to charge a lithium-ion battery at a controlled current of 3 A. The converter design includes a three-phase diode bridge …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Design Strategies of Polymer Composite Components for Sustainable Renewable Energy Microgrids
Abstract: Increasing power demand and variable performance requirements in renewable-energy systems motivate integrating advanced polymeric and composite materials into microgrid components to improve reliability and performance. This paper presents a design and control framework for a standalone microgrid that couples power-electronic and energy-conversion subsystems with polymer-composite–based components to enhance durability, thermal management, and electromagnetic shielding. The microgrid uses a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) for wind generation to enable independent active …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 63–71 Read article