Review on Role of Power Electronics in Integration of Renewable Energy Sources with Micro grid

Abstract

The integration of renewable energy into electric power grid is of significant importance to meet the future energy demand. The urgent need to solve the global environmental concern, i.e. emission of CO2, lead to the penetration of renewable energy sources into the electric grid. The development of power electronic devices, technologies and control schemes play a significant role in conversion and control of electric energy. Among available renewable energy sources, wind and solar are commonly used and the paper focuses on various power electronic configurations and topologies and their role in integration of renewable energy sources into the micro grid.