Published by Igor PETROVIĆ1, Zdenko ŠIMIĆ2, Mario VRAŽIĆ2,Technical College in Bjelovar (1), University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (2) Abstract. The object of this research is to compare three of the most popular conventional analytical models used for estimation of electrical energy production of photovoltaic panels. From this analysis a single modelContinue reading “Comparison of PV Plant Energy Generation Prediction Tools with Measured Data”
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6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers
Published by Rakesh Kumar, EE Power – Technical Articles: 6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers, February 09, 2023. DC fast chargers pose significant challenges to a power grid. Know the six challenges while designing a DC fast charger to overcome the various power quality challenges. The design of a DC fast charger is basedContinue reading “6 Critical Design Challenges in DC Fast Chargers”
Factors Affecting the Formation of Damage to Electronic Components and Systems in Electric Vehicles, and Actions to Reduce their Significance
Published by Andrzej ERD1, Józef STOKLOSA2, University of Technology and Humanities In Radom(1),University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin(2) Abstract. The purpose of the publication is to indicate activities aimed at improving the reliability of electric vehicles. The starting point is the analysis of the most common failures of both assemblies and their components. OnContinue reading “Factors Affecting the Formation of Damage to Electronic Components and Systems in Electric Vehicles, and Actions to Reduce their Significance”
Designing a Passive Filter for Reducing Harmonic Distortion in the Hybrid Micro-grid Including Wind Turbine, Solar Cell and Nonlinear Load
Published by Ali BAGHERI, Mohsen ALIZADEH, Department of Electrical Engineering, Yadegar -e- Imam Khomeini (RAH) Shahre Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran Abstract. One of the most important indices of power quality in distribution grids is the harmonic distortion, which can affect the reliability of the micro-grid. On the other hand, the growth ofContinue reading “Designing a Passive Filter for Reducing Harmonic Distortion in the Hybrid Micro-grid Including Wind Turbine, Solar Cell and Nonlinear Load”
Applications of Grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems
Published by Rakesh Kumar, EE Power – Technical Articles: Applications of Grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems, February 17, 2023. Grid operators, distributed generator plant owners, energy retailers, and consumers may receive various services from grid-connected battery energy storage systems. Learn more about the applications here. Battery energy storage systems (BESSes) act as reserve energy that canContinue reading “Applications of Grid-connected Battery Energy Storage Systems”
IM Drive System Supplied from PV Panels with Energy Storage – Experimental Setup
Published by Wojciech MATELSKI1, Electrotechnical Institute, Warsaw Abstract. The article describes a practical implementation of the induction motor (IM) drive system powered from photovoltaic (PV) panels. The system incorporates an energy storage device, in form of a supercapacitor bank, and enables an AC grid connection. Two system concepts are considered, thus a discussion about theContinue reading “IM Drive System Supplied from PV Panels with Energy Storage – Experimental Setup”
EMC in IoT World
Published by Marek P. MICHALAK1, Monika E. SZAFRAŃSKA2, National Institute of Telecommunications (1), Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (2) Abstract. The Internet of Things (IoT) is fast growing part of the market that becomes one of the biggest challenges of contemporary and future electromagnetic compatibility researches. The paper presents discussion on the subject ofContinue reading “EMC in IoT World”
An Overview of Energy Storage Systems and Their Applications
Published by Pietro Tumino, EE Power – Technical Articles: An Overview of Energy Storage Systems and Their Applications, September 18, 2020. This article will describe the main applications of energy storage systems and the benefits of each application. The continuous growth of renewable energy sources (RES) had drastically changed the paradigm of large, centralized electric energyContinue reading “An Overview of Energy Storage Systems and Their Applications”
A Current Spectrum-Based Algorithm for Fault Detection of Electrical Machines Using Low-Power Data Acquisition Devices
Published by Bilal Asad 1,2,* , Hadi Ashraf Raja 2 , Toomas Vaimann 2 , Ants Kallaste 2 , Raimondas Pomarnacki 3 and Van Khang Hyunh 4 Abstract: An algorithm to improve the resolution of the frequency spectrum by detecting the number of complete cycles, removing any fractional components of the signal, signal discontinuities, andContinue reading “A Current Spectrum-Based Algorithm for Fault Detection of Electrical Machines Using Low-Power Data Acquisition Devices”
Estimation of Solar Energy Availability in Maha Sarakham, Thailand
Published by Chokkuea W1, Pattanasethanon S2, Suwapaet N3 and Saengprajak A4, Mahasarakham University Abstract. Availability of solar energy is crucial for most technological solar applications. The objective of this study is to predict monthly average and global solar radiation patterns on Maha Sarakham horizontal surface of Thailand. Two correlation equations have been successfully developed, oneContinue reading “Estimation of Solar Energy Availability in Maha Sarakham, Thailand”
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