Microgrid Sources and Power Electronic Interfaces: A ComprehensiveReview on Source Characteristics, Converter Design, Protection, Power Quality, and Energy Storage Integration

Volume: 11 | Issue: 02 | Year 2025 | Subscription
International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters
Received Date: 09/19/2025
Acceptance Date: 09/23/2025
Published On: 2025-12-31
First Page: 30
Last Page: 61

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By: Bibhu Prasad Ganthia and Praveen B M.

1 Research Scholar , College of Engineering and Technology, Srinivas University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

2 Professor, Research and Innovation Council, College of Engineering and Technology, Srinivas University, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Microgrids have become a prospective technology in improving energy reliability, sustainability, and resilience through a combination of a variety of distributed energy sources, sophisticated power electronic interface, and energy storage systems. In this paper, there is an in-depth discussion of the source of microgrids, its fundamental features, and how it works and the criteria that may be used in selecting the source of microgrids depending on the factors involved and how compatible the source is to the system. Special focus is given to the involvement of power electronics to interface AC and DC sources in microgrids where converters allow the exchange of power in both directions, provide voltage and frequency stability, and efficient conversion of power. The review also analyzes some critical concerns of protection and coordination, discussing the problems related to fault detection, isolation, and restoration in complicated hybrid networks. The quality of power, such as harmonics, variation in voltages, and frequency variation are examined as well as modern remedies that exist to solve power quality problems such as active filters and sophisticated control measures. Moreover, incorporation of energy storage systems (ESS) in either portable or stationary format is discussed as one of the enablers of flexibility, peak load control and penetration of renewable energy. This study provides beneficial information to the design and work of resilient, efficient, and future- oriented microgrid systems by synthesizing the advances in the sources, power electronics, protection, and storage technologies.

Microgrid, Power Quality, Distributed Energy Sources, Power Electronics Interfaces,
Energy Storage Systems

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How to cite this article: Bibhu Prasad Ganthia and Praveen B M Microgrid Sources and Power Electronic Interfaces: A ComprehensiveReview on Source Characteristics, Converter Design, Protection, Power Quality, and Energy Storage Integration. International Journal of Power Electronics Controllers and Converters. 2025; 11(02): 30-61p.

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