Microgrid power electronic converters: state of the art and future challenges

TitleMicrogrid power electronic converters: state of the art and future challenges
Publication TypeConference Paper
Year of Publication2009
AuthorsJamil, M, Hussain B, S.M.Sharkh, M.Abu-Sara, R.J.Boltryk
Conference NameProceedings of the 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference
Date PublishedSeptember
Conference LocationUniversity of Strathclyde
KeywordsPower Electronics and Devices Power electronics at a system level
Abstract

This paper will present a review of the state of the art of power electric converters used in microgrids, focusing primarily on converters for conversion of DC and variable frequency AC into fixed frequency, fixed voltage AC to feed into the grid and/or supply stand alone loads in parallel with other converters.