Insulated-gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) are increasingly being incorporated in power system designs to decrease losses and improve switching behavior. Let’s look at some potential solutions for different applications. The three-terminal power semiconductor device, originally developed in the 1980s, has overcome early problems with issues such as latch-up and secondary breakdown. They give design engineers a […]
Are we ready for Vehicle-To-Grid (V2G) technology?
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology provides power from electric vehicles (EVs) to the grid in response to peak load demands. Depending on the demand an EV could charge or discharge power; therefore, EVs can be seen as moving storage devices. V2G technology is evolving steadily, and developments are taking place at many levels; especially on the power […]