Power Converters and Control of High-Efficiency Energy Conversion Systems

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the critical aspects of power converters and control systems in the domain of high-efficiency energy conversion. As the demand for sustainable and efficient energy solutions continues to grow, advancements in power conversion technologies are pivotal to meeting these global challenges. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for cutting-edge research and innovations in power conversion and control techniques. The primary aims of this Special Issue are as follows:

• Advancing energy efficiency: to showcase novel approaches and methodologies in power conversion that lead to higher energy efficiency across various applications, such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, industrial processes, etc.;
• Control strategies for optimal performance: to highlight research into sophisticated control algorithms and strategies tailored to maximize the performances of energy conversion systems under varying operational conditions;
• Integration of renewable sources: to explore how power converters and control systems can facilitate the seamless integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, into existing grids and microgrids.
• Emerging technologies and trends: to provide a forum for discussing emerging technologies, like wide-bandgap semiconductors, multi-level converters, and advanced modulation techniques, that have the potential to revolutionize energy conversion systems;
• Robustness and reliability: to emphasize the importance of robust converter designs and control schemes that ensure reliable operation, even in harsh environmental conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Manuscripts should contain original research contributions or comprehensive reviews in the fields of power converters and control systems for high-efficiency energy conversion. Contributions may encompass theoretical analyses, simulations, experimental studies, and practical implementations.

Prof. Dr. George Ch Ioannidis
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• power converters
• control systems
• energy conversion
• efficiency optimization
• renewable energy integration
• electric vehicles
• grid integration
• renewable energy sources
• wide-bandgap semiconductors
• multi-level converters
• modulation techniques
• microgrids—smart grids
• sustainable energy
• advanced control algorithms
• power quality
• energy storage systems.