Wide bandgap power electronic devices for constraint management in distribution networks

Jiang, Xun ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5062-969X, Wang, Yufeng, Zhou, Yue ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6698-4714, Ming, Wenlong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1780-7292 and Wu, Jianzhong ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7928-3602 2024. Wide bandgap power electronic devices for constraint management in distribution networks. Presented at: 2024 IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Europe (WiPDA Europe), Cardiff, United Kingdom, 16-18 September 2024. 2024 IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Europe (WiPDA Europe). IEEE, pp. 1-6. 10.1109/WiPDAEurope62087.2024.10797241

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Abstract

This paper investigates the value of wide bandgap (WBG) technology in enhancing constraint management in distribution networks. The paper firstly provides a review of existing constraint management technologies. The advantages of power electronic technology over other technologies are highlighted, while the challenges of power electronics that normally use silicon (Si) materials are discussed. To address these challenges, this paper introduces WBG semiconductor technology as an innovative solution. The benefits of WBG power electronics for network constraint management including reduced cost, high energy conversion efficiency and high applicability are then identified. Based on these benefits, their promising applications in constraint management of distribution networks are also summarized.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Published Online
Status:	Published
Schools:	Engineering
Publisher:	IEEE
ISBN:	9798350362411
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 December 2024
Date of Acceptance:	5 September 2024
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2025 14:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/174928

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