Enabling Technologies and Applications for Power Electronics-Enabled Electric Power Distribution Systems

Power systems are experiencing a paradigm shift from electric machine-based to power electronics-based, with high renewable penetration. There is a growing interest in the concepts of power electronics-enabled power systems around the world. Enabling Technologies and Applications for Power Electronics-Enabled Electric Power Distribution Systems reviews emerging technologies, technical solutions, and applications that are central to obtaining a clear appreciation of this paradigm shift in the electric power landscape. Researchers, academics, engineers, consultants and policymakers will gain a thorough understanding of power electronics-enabled power systems that includes rigorous theoretical analysis, application of emerging technologies, and a thorough dissemination of case studies. Bridges the technology gap between power systems and power electronics, two traditionally disjointed research areas Analyzes the architecture of the emerging power electronics-enabled electric power distribution systems Discusses emerging technologies and applications for power electronics-enabled electric power distribution systems Reviews case studies of early-stage R&D and pilot projects to demonstrate key theoretical, technological and economic considerations Evaluates how these developments are likely to transform legacy power systems Features MATLAB simulation files and source code to help practitioners enable stable and reliable modern microgrids