Next-Generation Instrumentation and IoT-Enhanced Monitoring for Advanced Power Electronics Systems

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Power Electronics".

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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the integration of advanced instrumentation and IoT technologies to enhance monitoring and control in power electronics systems. As power electronics are fundamental to applications such as renewable energy, smart grids, electric vehicles, and industrial automation, the need for precise, real-time monitoring, and diagnostics is growing. This issue explores the role of IoT-enhanced systems, smart sensors, and next-generation instrumentation in improving the efficiency, reliability, and fault detection capabilities of power electronics.

The scope of the issue includes cutting-edge research on IoT-based remote monitoring, advanced data acquisition techniques, predictive maintenance, fault diagnostics, and the role of machine learning in enhancing system performance. Contributions focusing on innovations in sensor design, real-time data analytics, and their integration with power electronics across various applications are welcomed.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to showcase how IoT and advanced instrumentation can revolutionize the monitoring and management of power electronics systems. By highlighting both theoretical developments and practical implementations, this collection aims to bridge the existing gap in the literature, offering novel solutions to improve energy efficiency, reduce downtime, and extend system lifespan in power electronics.

Dr. Serhii Baraban
Dr. Olena Rubanenko
Dr. Milan Belik
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Keywords

  • power electronics
  • IoT integration
  • instrumentation
  • monitoring and diagnostics
  • smart grids
  • predictive maintenance
  • sensor technologies
  • condition monitoring
  • machine learning in power systems
  • fault detection and energy efficiency optimization

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Tools for Researching the Parameters of Photovoltaic Modules
by Milan Belik, Oleksandr Rubanenko, Iryna Hunko, Olena Rubanenko, Serhii Baraban and Andriy Semenov
Electronics 2025, 14(9), 1885; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics14091885 - 6 May 2025
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This paper addresses critical challenges in renewable energy research, particularly under the difficult operational conditions caused by the military conflict in Ukraine. Despite significant infrastructure loss due to the armed conflict (13% of solar and 70% of wind power), Ukraine maintains a commitment [...] Read more.
This paper addresses critical challenges in renewable energy research, particularly under the difficult operational conditions caused by the military conflict in Ukraine. Despite significant infrastructure loss due to the armed conflict (13% of solar and 70% of wind power), Ukraine maintains a commitment to reach 27% renewable energy in final consumption by 2030. However, the wartime conditions present unique challenges to scientific research, with laboratories vulnerable to missile strikes and frequently requiring evacuation. This paper introduces innovative portable laboratory stands designed for comprehensive analysis and monitoring of photovoltaic (PV) module parameters. These portable platforms, integrating advanced microcontrollers, sensors, and data-processing units, enable effective real-time monitoring and parameter estimation of PV modules, thereby enhancing their operational efficiency and reliability. Two distinct portable laboratory setups were developed and are detailed: the first focuses on real-time voltage and current measurements, while the second, termed the photovoltaic module parameter scanner (SPFEM), emphasizes data collection, remote data transmission, and database integration for subsequent analysis. This research provides essential tools for ensuring continuity in scientific activities and practical training for students and researchers amidst the ongoing security threats. The presented systems significantly contribute to optimizing the performance of PV systems in Ukraine and underscore the necessity for continuous adaptation and technological advancement in renewable energy infrastructure. Full article
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