Review of Power Electronics Technologies in the Integration of Renewable Energy Systems

Power electronics (PE) technology has become integral across various applications, playing a vital role in sectors worldwide. The integration of renewable energy (RE) into modern power grids requires highly efficient and reliable power conversion systems, especially with the increasing demand for gr...

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Main Authors: Vijaychandra Joddumahanthi, Łukasz Knypiński, Yatindra Gopal, Kacper Kasprzak
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/8/4523
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description Power electronics (PE) technology has become integral across various applications, playing a vital role in sectors worldwide. The integration of renewable energy (RE) into modern power grids requires highly efficient and reliable power conversion systems, especially with the increasing demand for grid controllability and flexibility. Advanced control and information technologies have established power electronics converters as essential enablers of large-scale RE generation. However, their widespread use has introduced challenges to conventional power grids, including reduced system inertia and stability issues. This article studies the critical role of power electronics in the grid integration of RE systems, addressing key technical challenges and requirements. A special focus is given to the integration of wind energy, solar photovoltaic, and energy storage systems. This paper reviews essential aspects of energy generation and conversion, including the control strategies for individual power converters and system-level coordination for large-scale energy systems. This article additionally includes grid codes that pertain to wind and photovoltaic systems, as well as power conversion and control technologies. Finally, it outlines the future research directions, aimed at overcoming emerging challenges and advancing the seamless integration of RE systems into the grid, thereby contributing to the development of more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure.
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spelling doaj-art-3b4ffeb172bd479baf506e244a6727202025-08-20T02:17:14ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172025-04-01158452310.3390/app15084523Review of Power Electronics Technologies in the Integration of Renewable Energy SystemsVijaychandra Joddumahanthi0Łukasz Knypiński1Yatindra Gopal2Kacper Kasprzak3Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vizianagaram 535005, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaFaculty of Control, Robotics and Electrical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, PolandDepartment of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Lendi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Vizianagaram 535005, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaFaculty of Control, Robotics and Electrical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, 60-965 Poznan, PolandPower electronics (PE) technology has become integral across various applications, playing a vital role in sectors worldwide. The integration of renewable energy (RE) into modern power grids requires highly efficient and reliable power conversion systems, especially with the increasing demand for grid controllability and flexibility. Advanced control and information technologies have established power electronics converters as essential enablers of large-scale RE generation. However, their widespread use has introduced challenges to conventional power grids, including reduced system inertia and stability issues. This article studies the critical role of power electronics in the grid integration of RE systems, addressing key technical challenges and requirements. A special focus is given to the integration of wind energy, solar photovoltaic, and energy storage systems. This paper reviews essential aspects of energy generation and conversion, including the control strategies for individual power converters and system-level coordination for large-scale energy systems. This article additionally includes grid codes that pertain to wind and photovoltaic systems, as well as power conversion and control technologies. Finally, it outlines the future research directions, aimed at overcoming emerging challenges and advancing the seamless integration of RE systems into the grid, thereby contributing to the development of more sustainable and resilient energy infrastructure.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/8/4523large-scale renewable energy (RE) controlenergy storage (ES)inverter-based resourcespower electronics convertersRE solar photovoltaic systems (SPV)wind power systems (WPS)
spellingShingle Vijaychandra Joddumahanthi
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Review of Power Electronics Technologies in the Integration of Renewable Energy Systems
Applied Sciences
large-scale renewable energy (RE) control
energy storage (ES)
inverter-based resources
power electronics converters
RE solar photovoltaic systems (SPV)
wind power systems (WPS)
title Review of Power Electronics Technologies in the Integration of Renewable Energy Systems
title_full Review of Power Electronics Technologies in the Integration of Renewable Energy Systems
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title_short Review of Power Electronics Technologies in the Integration of Renewable Energy Systems
title_sort review of power electronics technologies in the integration of renewable energy systems
topic large-scale renewable energy (RE) control
energy storage (ES)
inverter-based resources
power electronics converters
RE solar photovoltaic systems (SPV)
wind power systems (WPS)
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/15/8/4523
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