Modular and Scalable Power Electronics for Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems | Research Capability & Technology Portfolio

Modular power electronics can provide optimised, reliable and cost-effective solutions for large-scale multi-MW systems across a range of renewable and energy storage applications. Unlocking the potential of large-scale solar PV and energy storage systems requires advances in power electronics topologies for interfacing with and supporting the electricity grid.

Competitive advantage

Next-generation modular and scalable power electronics for multi-MW solar PV and energy storage systems
Highly efficient, transformer-less solutions
Reliable and resilient power electronics converters
Extensive range of topology prototypes
Hardware and software validation and testing

Impact

Large-scale solutions for direct connection to medium-voltage networks
Advanced grid support functions
Fault-tolerant approaches
Technology and cost optimisation, irrespective of PV or storage technology

Capabilities and facilities

Scaled-down topologies of all key multilevel converter topologies
Grid emulation and advanced measurement facilities
State-of-the-art real-time simulation for grid-integration validation, hardware and controller testing