International Journal of Advances in Electrical Engineering
2022, Vol. 3, Issue 1, Part A
Wide bandgap high efficiency power converters for electric vehicle and renewable energy applications
Author(s): Rajeshwari
Abstract: The rapid proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) and the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) into modern power systems have intensified the demand for highly efficient, compact and thermally robust power electronic converters. Traditional silicon (Si) based devices are increasingly constrained by their physical material limits, particularly in high voltage, high frequency applications. Wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, specifically Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN), offer superior electrical and thermal properties that enable next generation power converter designs with higher switching frequencies, lower losses and improved power density. This paper reviews the technological advancements, design considerations and application specific benefits of SiC and GaN power converters in EV and renewable energy domains. The study examine device characteristics, converter topologies, control strategies, thermal and reliability challenges, and future research directions. The review concludes that WBG power electronics are pivotal for achieving high efficiency energy conversion systems.
DOI: 10.22271/27084574.2022.v3.i1a.109
Pages: 121-125 | Views: 82 | Downloads: 35
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Rajeshwari. Wide bandgap high efficiency power converters for electric vehicle and renewable energy applications. Int J Adv Electr Eng 2022;3(1):121-125. DOI: 10.22271/27084574.2022.v3.i1a.109
