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Application of Power Converter in Integrated Energy Storage Management
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Application of Power Converter in Integrated Energy Storage Management

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 2295

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Naga Vamsi Krishna Thirumalasetty

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Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New Brunswick, 15 Dineen Drive, Head Hall, Fredericton, NB E3B 5A3, Canada
Interests: power electronics; energy storage system; battery management system (BMS); power converters
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Dr. Hsin-Jang Shieh

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Department of Electrical Engineering, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien 97401, Taiwan
Interests: power converters; motor drives; control systems technology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are excited to announce a Special Issue focused on the "Application of Power Converters in Integrated Energy Storage Management." This issue seeks to explore innovative applications and advancements in power converters that enhance the efficiency and integration of energy storage systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Novel converter topologies.
  • Advanced control strategies for energy storage.
  • Integration techniques that improve grid stability and energy management.

We also welcome contributions on the following:

  • Role of power converters in hybrid energy systems.
  • Optimization of storage performance.
  • The impact of emerging technologies on energy storage solutions.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research and practical developments in this vital field. We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Dr. Naga Vamsi Krishna Thirumalasetty
Dr. Hsin-Jang Shieh
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • power conversion efficiency
  • energy storage systems (ESS)
  • battery management systems (BMS)
  • hybrid energy storage
  • DC-DC converters
  • voltage regulation
  • load balancing
  • renewable energy integration
  • charge/discharge control
  • grid stabilization

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A Bidirectional Isolated DC-to-DC Converter with Hybrid Control of Pulse Width Modulation and Pulse Frequency Modulation
by Chih-Chiang Hua and Jian-Bin Lai
Processes 2024, 12(12), 2866; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12122866 - 13 Dec 2024
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This paper proposes a modified bidirectional isolated DC/DC converter with hybrid control, which can be applied to bidirectional power transfer between energy storage systems and DC microgrids. Batteries are usually applied to energy storage systems. The battery lifespan may be shortened if the [...] Read more.
This paper proposes a modified bidirectional isolated DC/DC converter with hybrid control, which can be applied to bidirectional power transfer between energy storage systems and DC microgrids. Batteries are usually applied to energy storage systems. The battery lifespan may be shortened if the converter has large current ripple during the battery charging process. The proposed topology consists of a CLLC converter and an interleaved buck converter. The first stage is an isolated full bridge CLLC converter, and the second stage is an interleaved buck converter with hybrid control of pulse width modulation (PWM) and pulse frequency modulation (PFM). Additionally, the proposed topology achieves zero voltage switching (ZVS) for all switches and reduces the output current ripple. The operational principles of bidirectional power flow in both directions are described in detail. Finally, a 1.5 kW experimental prototype, rated with a high side voltage of 380 V and low side voltage range of 40–58 V, was constructed and tested to investigate the system performance. The measured highest efficiency for the proposed converter is 90% in charging mode, and 94% in discharging mode. Full article
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Advancements in Power Converter Technologies for Integrated Energy Storage Systems: Optimizing Renewable Energy Storage and Grid Integration
by Edisson Villa-Ávila, Danny Ochoa-Correa and Paul Arévalo
Processes 2025, 13(6), 1819; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr13061819 - 8 Jun 2025
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The increasing deployment of renewable energy sources is reshaping power systems and presenting new challenges for the integration of distributed generation and energy storage. Power converters have become essential to manage energy flows, coordinate storage systems, and maintain grid stability. This study presents [...] Read more.
The increasing deployment of renewable energy sources is reshaping power systems and presenting new challenges for the integration of distributed generation and energy storage. Power converters have become essential to manage energy flows, coordinate storage systems, and maintain grid stability. This study presents a literature review following the PRISMA 2020 methodology, covering 71 peer-reviewed articles published between 2014 and 2024. The analysis organizes current research into five main areas: converter topologies, storage integration, grid interaction, advanced control strategies, and renewable energy applications. Recent developments include progress in multilevel and bidirectional converter designs, the use of wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC, GaN), and the application of advanced control techniques such as model predictive control, fuzzy logic, and reinforcement learning. However, several challenges remain unresolved, including the lack of standardized validation protocols, limited implementation of modular and scalable converter solutions, and insufficient integration of hybrid storage technologies such as hydrogen and second-life batteries. Future efforts should focus on developing interoperable control platforms, extending field validation studies, and incorporating digital twins and AI-based supervisory systems to improve the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of converter-based energy storage solutions under high renewable energy scenarios. Full article
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