Power Converters for Photovoltaic Power Systems

Control, Fault Diagnosis, and Reliability Analysis

Ahteshamul Haque, Frede Blaabjerg, Huai Wang, Varaha Satya Bharath Kurukuru

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443291852
• Subtopic: Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Power Converters for Photovoltaic Power Systems: Control, Fault Diagnosis, and Reliability Analysis guides readers through the latest technologies and applications of advanced converters for the renewable-integrated energy systems of the future. The book begins with an introduction to the design principles of converters for PV applications and grid synchronization techniques before breaking down complex control strategies for PV systems, including the injection of active and reactive power in solar inverters. Fault detection, analysis, and localization are covered in detail, as are failure modes, risk indices, criticality analysis, and more advanced condition monitoring techniques.Additional chapters cover optimizing thermal management to ensure efficient operation and reliability of photovoltaic systems, and thermal control methods for reliable operation and longevity of power electronic converters. Finally, guidance is provided on Digital Twin Integration for condition monitoring of photovoltaic-integrated energy systems. - Builds from fundamental concepts to advanced converter technologies and applications - Supports understanding with chapter summaries, process diagrams, and flow charts - Reinforces practical learning through examples and numerical problems at the end of each chapter

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• 1 Introduction to power electronics converters for solar photovoltaic applications
• 2 Control techniques for power electronics converters in solar photovoltaic applications
• 3 Thermal characterization and management for power electronics
• 4 Thermal control techniques for power electronic converters in photovoltaic systems
• 5 Failure modes, effects, and criticality analysis in photovoltaic systems
• 6 Degradation-induced performance variation in photovoltaic modules and its effect on power conversion systems
• 7 Advanced fault diagnosis and condition monitoring in photovoltaic systems
• 8 Reliability and lifetime prediction of power electronics in solar photovoltaic systems
• 9 Digital twin integration for condition monitoring of photovoltaic systems
• 10 Hybrid energy systems with solar photovoltaics and power converters
• 11 Detecting and analyzing anomalies in grid-tied solar power systems
• Index