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Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems

Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems

Renewable energy is energy from self-replenishing sources. The main sources of renewable energy include the sun, wind, and water. Renewable energy…


The Basics of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Design

The Basics of Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Design

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are PV materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope.


Understanding Energy Produced Through Wind Emulation

Understanding Energy Produced Through Wind Emulation

The design of Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) involves different kinds of generators, power electronics, and control techniques. This article…


Understanding Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation

Understanding Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Generation

Learn about grid-connected and off-grid PV system configurations and the basic components involved in each kind.


An Introduction to Wind Emulators

An Introduction to Wind Emulators

In this article, you will learn more about what a wind emulator is and how it works.


Understanding the Composition of a Solar Cell

Understanding the Composition of a Solar Cell

Learn about the makeup of solar cells and how they are used.


DC-Meters for Fair and Smart EV Fast Charge Billing

DC-Meters for Fair and Smart EV Fast Charge Billing

This article highlights LEM DC Billing Meter (DCBM) that is smart, extremely compact, and fully compliant with the German “Eichrecht” regulations.


Coreless Transformers Isolate SiC Gate Drivers for EV and Industrial Applications

Coreless Transformers Isolate SiC Gate Drivers for EV and Industrial Applications

This article introduces conventional isolated gate driver technology, including discrete transformer, opto-isolated, and capacitive methods, though…


Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

Selecting and Operating Switching Power Transistors: SiC Components

In this third article of the series, we will look at SiC power transistors. 


An Introduction to Solar Geometry for Solar Cell Optimization

An Introduction to Solar Geometry for Solar Cell Optimization

Solar geometry is a crucial tool to help find the best tilt and orientation of solar cells and to evaluate the impact of shadows. This article…


A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

A History of the Photoelectric Effect and Its Role in Solar PV

Solar photovoltaic (PV) allows us to access renewable energy from the sun by converting solar radiation directly into electricity using the…


DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

DC-DC Power Converters for Offshore Wind Farm Integration

In the following, an example of a study that has been held in the SuperGrid Institute real-time platform is presented. It deals with Power Hardware…


Boost Topologies for 1500V Multi-String Solar Inverters

Boost Topologies for 1500V Multi-String Solar Inverters

This article investigates the performance and cost of different boost topologies for 1500V multi-string solar inverters.


Investigating Effects of Non-Idealities of Current Sensors and Powertrain on the Performance of an EV System using PLECS Simulation Software

Investigating Effects of Non-Idealities of Current Sensors and Powertrain on the Performance of an EV System using PLECS Simulation Software

This article highlights Plexim Incorporated PLECS is a simulation tool developed for drives engineers for very efficient and robust modeling of…


Designing a SiCMOSFET Based 66kW BiDirectional EV OnBoard Charger

Designing a SiCMOSFET Based 66kW BiDirectional EV OnBoard Charger

This article discusses how to design a SiC-MOSFET Based 6.6kW Bi-Directional EV On-Board Charger.


Three-Level NPC Topology with Tandem Diodes: The Cost-Efficient Solution for 1500 VDC, Multi-String Solar Inverters

Three-Level NPC Topology with Tandem Diodes: The Cost-Efficient Solution for 1500 VDC, Multi-String Solar Inverters

This article highlights Vincotech GmbH Neutral Point Clamped (NPC) topology with tandem diodes provides a reliable solution for multi-string solar…


The Challenges of Using SiC MOSFETBased Power Modules for Solar Inverters

The Challenges of Using SiC MOSFETBased Power Modules for Solar Inverters

This article discusses silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductor material for efficient semiconductor devices. It is used in SiC MOSFET-based power…


How Long will Your System Last A Discrete IGBT Reliability Study

How Long will Your System Last A Discrete IGBT Reliability Study

High quality and reliability are among the key aspects in the design of a power semiconductor. The influence of these parameters is evident since they


Making Single-Phase Solar Inverters Smaller, Cheaper & Safer

Making Single-Phase Solar Inverters Smaller, Cheaper & Safer

This article has used the example of photovoltaic installations to show the advances in recent LEM current transducers


Accelerating the Adoption of SiC Power

Accelerating the Adoption of SiC Power

This article highlights Cree | Wolfspeed SiC availability and adoption considering markets today the customer base is harvesting the advantages SiC…