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Power Electronics and Energy Storages for Automotive Industry and Renewable Energy Networks

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 4739

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Levon Gevorkov

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Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, 08930 Barcelona, Spain
Interests: power electronics; renewable energy; electric drives; control systems; energy storage
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Dr. Olena Rubanenko

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Research and Innovation Center for Electrical Engineering (RICE) of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of West Bohemia, Univerzitni 8, 30614 Pilsen, Czech Republic
Interests: power electronics systems; renewable energy in power grids; RES power generation; determination of PV modules technical conditions
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to explore the latest advancements in power electronics and energy storage technologies that drive innovation in the automotive industry and renewable energy networks. By focusing on emerging and disruptive technologies, the issue will showcase cutting-edge solutions that reshape how power is managed and stored in these critical sectors. This issue will provide insights into the key trends and developments shaping the future of power electronics and energy storage in automotive and renewable energy applications through a combination of research articles and reviews.

Topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to:

  • Advanced power electronics solutions for electric vehicles;
  • Novel energy storage technologies for renewable energy integration;
  • Grid-connected energy storage systems for enhanced stability and reliability;
  • Intelligent control strategies for optimizing power management in automotive and renewable energy applications;
  • Integration of emerging technologies such as AI and IoT in power electronics and energy storage systems;
  • Sustainable materials and manufacturing processes for next-generation power electronics and energy storage devices.

Dr. Levon Gevorkov
Dr. Olena Rubanenko
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • power electronics
  • energy storage
  • automotive industry
  • renewable energy networks
  • emerging technologies
  • disruptive technologies

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Shape-Stabilized Phase Change Materials with Expanded Graphite for Thermal Management of Photovoltaic Cells: Selection of Materials and Preparation of Panels
by Sereno Sacchet, Francesco Valentini, Marco Guidolin, Riccardo Po and Luca Fambri
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(8), 4352; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15084352 - 15 Apr 2025
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Organic phase change materials (PCMs) have been widely studied for thermal management applications, such as the passive cooling of silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells, whose efficiency is negatively affected by rising temperature. The aim of the present study is to investigate the shape stabilization [...] Read more.
Organic phase change materials (PCMs) have been widely studied for thermal management applications, such as the passive cooling of silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells, whose efficiency is negatively affected by rising temperature. The aim of the present study is to investigate the shape stabilization of PCMs by using expanded graphite (EG) as a highly conductive supporting matrix, leading to the development of novel PCM/EG composites with melting temperatures in the range 30–50 °C. Different organic PCMs were selected and compared, i.e., two paraffins and a eutectic mixture of fatty acids (myristic and palmitic acid). The EG was vacuum-impregnated with organic PCMs, and, subsequently, powdery composites were cold-compacted to obtain dense heat-absorbing panels. The thermal conductivity was enhanced up to 6 W/m·K, guaranteeing composites with a melting enthalpy of 160 to 220 J/g. This study found that the EG vacuum impregnation method is suitable for PCM shape stabilization, and cold compaction allows for the formation of solid panels with improved thermal response. The obtained PCM/EG composites were utilized to produce panels of about 6 × 6 × 2 cm3, suitable for the thermal management of silicon PV. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Power Electronics and Energy Storages for Automotive Industry and Renewable Energy Networks)
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Optimal Energy Management Systems and Voltage Stabilization of Renewable Energy Networks
by Mohamed-Dhiaeddine Drid, Samir Hamdani, Amirouche Nait-Seghir, Larbi Chrifi-Alaoui, Sami Labdai and Said Drid
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 9782; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219782 - 25 Oct 2024
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This paper addresses the challenge of integrating multiple energy sources into a single-domain microgrid, commonly found in urban buildings, while also providing a platform for energy management. A Lyapunov stability analysis of a simple boost converter was used as a basis for designing [...] Read more.
This paper addresses the challenge of integrating multiple energy sources into a single-domain microgrid, commonly found in urban buildings, while also providing a platform for energy management. A Lyapunov stability analysis of a simple boost converter was used as a basis for designing the dual control loop of the grid. The versatility of the developed control structure allows for the incorporation of an arbitrary number of sources hence achieving scalability. Next, the energy in the microgrid was separated into exogenous energy and actuator energy. This yielded a description of the system that quantified the condition of stability independent of the decision made by a would-be energy management system. This, in turns, liberates the process of designing an optimized energy management system from stability concerns. The acquired theoretical findings were then translated to a simulation model, where multiple components of the grid were simulated under a typical scenario of operation. Once the simulation phase was concluded, a prototype of the designed grid was constructed to emulate the theoretical results. The prototype exhibited promising performance, matching the simulation predictions to a reasonable degree. Full article
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Development and Implementation of Algorithms for an Intelligent IGBT Gate Driver Using a Low-Cost Microcontroller
by Artemy R. Zolotov, Artur A. Ledovskikh, Alexandr N. Zhukov, Alexandr A. Zharkov, Yulia K. Kazemirova and Alecksey S. Anuchin
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(10), 4247; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14104247 - 16 May 2024
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High-power IGBTs are used in power electronic converters in a variety of applications: traction drives, renewable power converters, mining equipment, oil and water pumping, and so on. To control a transistor, a special gate driver board is required. This board converts the logical [...] Read more.
High-power IGBTs are used in power electronic converters in a variety of applications: traction drives, renewable power converters, mining equipment, oil and water pumping, and so on. To control a transistor, a special gate driver board is required. This board converts the logical control signal into the appropriate voltage values necessary to turn the resistor on and off. Gate drivers can perform the protection functions of IGBTs using hardware and algorithmic approaches. Application-specific integrated circuits are often used in driver solutions to implement control and protection. The development of an application-specific integrated circuit is a time-consuming and expensive procedure, which increases the cost of the driver. This paper describes the control and protection algorithms implemented in an intelligent IGBT driver based on a low-cost microcontroller. The use of the microcontroller makes the gate driver design more flexible and allows for the accurate tuning of the protection thresholds. The gate driver protects the IGBT from short-circuiting, overcurrent, and overvoltage, monitors the voltage supply, and controls the switch on and switch off processes in the transistor. The performance of the protection algorithms was tested experimentally using a specialized test bench. Full article
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The Synergy of Renewable Energy and Desalination: An Overview of Current Practices and Future Directions
by Levon Gevorkov, José Luis Domínguez-García and Lluis Trilla
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 1794; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15041794 - 10 Feb 2025
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Water is one of the most valuable and essential resources for human life, yet its scarcity has become a pressing global issue exacerbated by climate change and population growth. To address the increasing demand for water driven by urbanization, industrial expansion, tourism, and [...] Read more.
Water is one of the most valuable and essential resources for human life, yet its scarcity has become a pressing global issue exacerbated by climate change and population growth. To address the increasing demand for water driven by urbanization, industrial expansion, tourism, and agricultural needs, many countries are turning to desalination as a viable solution. This study investigates the integration of renewable energy sources (RES) with desalination technologies to enhance both sustainability and efficiency. A comprehensive review of major desalination methods has been conducted, with a particular focus on the application of solar and wind energy. Additionally, the challenges associated with renewable energy-powered desalination, including the need for effective energy storage systems and the inherent volatility of power supply, were explored. Our findings indicate that coupling renewable energy with desalination not only significantly reduces carbon emissions but also enhances the sustainability of water supply systems. The study also emphasizes the importance of emerging technologies, such as hybrid energy storage systems (HESS) and machine learning (ML), in optimizing RES powered desalination processes. Ultimately, this study aims to guide future research and development initiatives, promoting the global adoption of desalination systems powered by renewable energy. Full article
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