{"title":"A Flexible Energy Scheduling Strategy for Fast Charging Stations Considering V2G of EVs and PV Uncertainty","authors":"Xiaohai Ge;Xin Zhang;Dehong Xu","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3663735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3663735","url":null,"abstract":"To meet the growing electric vehicle (EV) charging demand, fast charging stations based on novel DC architecture are being widely deployed. However, the increasing number and expanding scale of EV fast charging stations introduce significant uncertainties and fluctuations, which can cause substantial disturbances to the power grid. It is necessary to design energy scheduling strategies that optimize system operation, achieving both load fluctuation mitigation and optimal economic efficiency. This paper proposes an innovative flexible energy scheduling strategy tailored for EV fast charging stations, utilizing a power forecasting model to reduce the uncertainty of scheduling and incorporating vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities of EVs to reduce overall costs. An Informer forecasting model is developed to realize multi-timescale unified forecasting encompassing photovoltaic (PV) generation and EV loads with lower computing costs. On the other hand, the proposed method incorporates a certain proportion of EVs and flexible loads as virtual energy storage in system scheduling, thereby further optimizing operating costs. Finally, verification results demonstrate that the proposed method achieves high forecasting accuracy and significant cost reduction, thereby realizing optimized scheduling for EV fast-charging stations.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"793-807"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11392720","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147362467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Samer Saleh Hakami;Sadeq Ali Qasem Mohammed;Laith M. Halabi;Mahmoud Kassas;Mohammed M. AlMuhaini;Mohammad A. Abido
{"title":"Common-Mode Voltage Reduction in Three-Level T-Type Converters Using a Quadruple Reference Voltage-Based PWM Technique","authors":"Samer Saleh Hakami;Sadeq Ali Qasem Mohammed;Laith M. Halabi;Mahmoud Kassas;Mohammed M. AlMuhaini;Mohammad A. Abido","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3663200","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3663200","url":null,"abstract":"This paper introduces a novel QuadrupleReference Voltage-Based Pulse Width Modulation (QRVPWM) technique for mitigating common-mode voltage (CMV) in three-phase, three-level T-type converters. In contrast to conventional carrier-based PWM (CBPWM) methods, the proposed approach utilizes four phase-shifted reference voltages, enabling significant attenuation of CMV ripple without increasing control complexity or requiring additional hardware. Both simulation and experimental results, conducted under various load conditions and modulation indices, demonstrate up to a 50% reduction in CMV magnitude while maintaining balanced DC-link capacitor voltages. Although a marginal increase in total harmonic distortion (THD) is observed in one phase, the average THD across all three phases remains within acceptable IEEE 519-2022 standard. Furthermore, Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) analysis verifies the effective suppression of dominant CMV spectral components. These results confirm the suitability of the proposed QRVPWM technique for electromagnetic interference (EMI)-sensitive applications such as electric vehicles, motor drives, and grid-connected renewable energy systems.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"736-748"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11389200","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147299600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Soft-Switching Dual-Active-Bridge-Based Converter With High Efficiency and Low Radiated EMI for Double-Sided LCC WPT Systems","authors":"Ryohei Okada;Ryosuke Ota;Nobukazu Hoshi","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3662794","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3662794","url":null,"abstract":"In conventional WPT systems, soft switching is achieved by utilizing the reactive current generated by the resonant network. However, this reactive current circulates throughout the entire circuit, increasing conduction loss and thereby reducing the overall system efficiency. To address this issue, a soft-switching dual-active-bridge-based converter with an LC circuit connected to a single leg has been proposed. The proposed converter generates the required reactive current for soft switching using the LC circuit instead of the resonant network, which significantly reduces conduction loss. The fundamental performance of the proposed converter has been demonstrated using the traditional series/series (S/S) topology. This paper applies the proposed converter to a double-sided LCC topology, which has different circuit characteristics from the S/S topology, and demonstrates its effectiveness. Experimental results show that, at a transmission power of 3.3 kW, the proposed system reduces radiated EMI by an average of 4.3 dBV and improves efficiency by 2.0 percentage points compared to the conventional system operating with hard switching. Furthermore, it achieves a 3.9 percentage point improvement in efficiency compared to the conventional system operating with soft switching.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"599-615"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11386904","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146223590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rudolf F. P. Paternost;Riccardo Mandrioli;Ibrahim Diab;Mikolaj Bartłomiejczyk;Mattia Ricco;Tárcio A. S. Barros
{"title":"Design Trade-Offs and Selection Guidelines for Isolated and Nonisolated Converters for In-Motion-Charging Buses","authors":"Rudolf F. P. Paternost;Riccardo Mandrioli;Ibrahim Diab;Mikolaj Bartłomiejczyk;Mattia Ricco;Tárcio A. S. Barros","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3663079","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3663079","url":null,"abstract":"The increase in electrified transport has elevated the role of electric buses (e-buses) in addressing urban mobility challenges. Among the types of e-buses, there is the in-motion-charging (IMC) trolleybus, which is powered by DC overhead contact lines and has an on-board battery for traction outside overhead lines. A key challenge for IMC buses is the selection of the optimal on-board-charger (OBC) topology for charging their batteries. Ideally, the chosen OBC should have low weight and volume, in addition to operating with high efficiency levels. Additionally, there is a growing need for isolated DC-DC converter topologies to enhance safety and reduce the risk of electric shocks. However, the isolated topologies tend to have higher volume and weight and reduced efficiency due to the need for a high-frequency transformer (HFT). In this context, this article aims to provide design trade-offs and guidelines for choosing between isolated and non-isolated topologies for OBC in IMC trolleybuses, based on an analysis of their efficiency, weight, volume, and cost. A non-isolated interleaved buck-boost (IBB) and an isolated dual-active-bridge (DAB) converters are taken as the study-case. Results indicate strong potential for the IBB at switching frequencies above <inline-formula><tex-math>$75 rm {kHz}$</tex-math></inline-formula>, primarily due to a significant reduction in the weight and volume of the magnetic components, with the weight of IBB being about 0.84 times that of the DAB at <inline-formula><tex-math>$100 rm {kHz}$</tex-math></inline-formula> switching frequency. For lower frequencies, the DAB converter presents advantages in terms of magnetic compactness. The efficiency of both topologies remains at similar levels, with a slight advantage for the non-isolated one, achieving an average efficiency of up to 99.07%.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"586-598"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11386856","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146223589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fault Scenarios and Protection Challenges in Multiport Partial Power Converters for PV-Battery Integrated DC Microgrids","authors":"Neelesh Yadav;Andrii Chub;Tuhin Mitra;Ahmad Makkieh","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3661119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3661119","url":null,"abstract":"Partial Power Converters (PPCs) offer high efficiency by processing only a fraction of total power, yet multiport solutions remain limited. This article presents a multiport power converter (MPC) enabling coordinated integration of PV, battery, and DC microgrid ports in a 350 V system. The design employs a current-fed push-pull structure with decoupled port-control variables, enabling simultaneous MPPT for the PV port and droop regulation for the battery. A unified fast fault-protection scheme is introduced to handle short-circuit and open-circuit faults, supported by experimental validation under PV-side fault events. Furthermore, the article discusses the internal inrush currents that arise during mode transitions and outlines measures to prevent device overstress. Both simulation and hardware results validate the effectiveness of these strategies, demonstrating the suitability of the MPC for advanced DC microgrid applications.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"749-758"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11372053","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147299613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohsen Feizi;Martijn Verhoeven;Bas Vermulst;Tom Huiskamp;Chengmin Li
{"title":"A GaN-Based All-Solid-State Impedance-Matched Marx Generator With High Repetition Rates","authors":"Mohsen Feizi;Martijn Verhoeven;Bas Vermulst;Tom Huiskamp;Chengmin Li","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3661236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3661236","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a novel all-solid-state impedance-matched Marx generator (IMG) is proposed that offers fast recharge times and, thus, high repetition rates with little impact on the output rise time. The topology consists of an inverted buck converter combined with a Marx generator. The proposed topology is primarily suitable for the generation of pulses with short pulse widths (e.g., <inline-formula><tex-math>$100 ,mathrm{n}mathrm{s},{mathrm{to}}, 500 ,mathrm{n}mathrm{s}$</tex-math></inline-formula>) and high repetition rates (e.g., higher than <inline-formula><tex-math>$1 ,mathrm{k}mathrm{Hz}$</tex-math></inline-formula>). Previous studies have shown that, for certain applications, such as air purification, shorter pulse rise times result in higher yields. Therefore, the proposed generator is optimized for a short output rise time through accurate stage timing and the utilization of an impedance-matched layout. Finally, a prototype capable of generating <inline-formula><tex-math>$4.65 ,mathrm{k}mathrm{V}$</tex-math></inline-formula>, <inline-formula><tex-math>$95 ,mathrm{A}$</tex-math></inline-formula> pulses has been realized to validate the proposed topology. Results show that the generator can achieve a <inline-formula><tex-math>$10 ,mathrm{k}mathrm{Hz}$</tex-math></inline-formula> repetition rate when generating <inline-formula><tex-math>$100 ,mathrm{n}mathrm{s}$</tex-math></inline-formula> full-load output pulses with an output voltage rise time of <inline-formula><tex-math>$8.57 ,mathrm{n}mathrm{s}$</tex-math></inline-formula>. In addition, two iterations of the proposed IMG have been built to further improve the output rise time and enhance robustness against electromagnetic interference (EMI).","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"528-542"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11371733","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146223615","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefan Mönch;Michael Basler;Jörg Haarer;Richard Reiner;Rüdiger Quay
{"title":"Continuous Current Sensing GaN Half-Bridge ICs","authors":"Stefan Mönch;Michael Basler;Jörg Haarer;Richard Reiner;Rüdiger Quay","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3658403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3658403","url":null,"abstract":"This work presents two GaN-integrated approaches for continuous inductor current sensing in half-bridge power converter circuits. The first approach utilizes an integrated drain current mirror on the low-side and a source current mirror on the high-side, combined via a single transimpedance amplifier referenced to the switch node. The second method employs integrated shunt resistors on the low-side drain and high-side source, enabling continuous current sensing through analog summation. Both techniques are experimentally validated and shown to provide accurate, high-bandwidth current signals suitable for control and protection. Additionally, the paper offers a comparative review of state-of-the-art GaN current sensing technologies. Continuous current sensing in GaN half-bridges simplifies the interface and circuitry to external controllers, while enabling effective control and robust protection of power ICs and converters.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"503-512"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11365595","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146175961","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Robust Control Strategies for Grid-Connected Crossover Switches Cell Multilevel Inverters: Comparative Analysis and Performance Evaluation","authors":"Hamza Makhamreh;Mohamed Trablesi;Hani Vahedi","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3658028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3658028","url":null,"abstract":"Multilevel inverters (MLIs) have become key enablers in renewable energy (RE) integration and electric vehicle (EV) systems, where high-quality power conversion and robustness are critical. Among the different topologies, the Crossover Switches Cell (CSC) converter has recently gained attention due to its superior voltage-boosting capability and reduced component count. While most existing studies on CSC control strategies have been limited to simulations, this work advances the field by providing comprehensive real-time experimental validation under varying operating conditions and parameter mismatches. Finite Control Set Model Predictive Control (FCS-MPC), Sliding Mode Control (SMC), and Lyapunov-based MPC (LMPC) are comparatively assessed in terms of dynamic response, voltage regulation, harmonic minimization, and robustness. Real-time implementation on an Opal-RT platform demonstrates that MPC achieves superior current control with minimal harmonics, SMC offers strong disturbance rejection and effective capacitor voltage balancing, while LMPC guaranties stability with a reduced computational burden. The presented results highlight the trade-offs between these advanced control strategies while providing practical guidelines for selecting robust control techniques for grid-connected MLIs in RE and EV applications.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"464-474"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11365963","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146175815","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Model Predictive-Based Minimum DC-Link Voltage Control Method for Grid-Connected Converters","authors":"Hamed Bizhani;Grzegorz Iwanski;Lazhar Ben-Brahim","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3654684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3654684","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, a model predictive based minimum DC-link voltage control (MP-mDVC) method is proposed to enhance both the reliability and dynamic performance of grid-connected converters (GSCs). Unlike conventional voltage oriented control (VOC) methods, which typically regulate the DC-link voltage at a fixed rated value, the minimum DC-link voltage (mDVC) method introduced in the literature dynamically adjusts the DC-link voltage reference to the minimum required level based on the system’s operating conditions. While the mDVC strategy can effectively enhance reliability, it may also degrade the dynamic performance of the grid-side converter. Reducing the DC-link voltage to alleviate voltage stress on components limits the available stored energy, which in turn slows the converter’s response to operating changes and makes the system more susceptible to instability. To address this, the proposed method leverages the dynamic characteristics of upstream controllers in a cascaded VOC structure and introduces a predictive strategy in the outer loop to predict reference current changes and accordingly adjust the DC-link voltage setpoint. Furthermore, the inner current controller is replaced with a finite-set model predictive direct current control (MPDCC) method to eliminate the response lag associated with the current control loop. A discrete space vector modulation (DSVM) technique is also incorporated into the MPDCC to ensure constant switching frequency and maintain the quality of the grid-side current. The effectiveness of the proposed strategy is demonstrated through extensive simulations and validated via experimental testing. The results confirm that the method not only minimizes the DC-link voltage to enhance component reliability but also improves the dynamic performance of the converter.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"449-463"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11364118","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146175909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficiency-Oriented DPS Implementation in Morphed Three-Phase Three-Level DAB for Light-Load EV Charging","authors":"Lohith Kumar Pittala;Francesca Grazian;Jiayi Geng;Gabriele Rizzoli;George Papafotiou;Mattia Ricco;Riccardo Mandrioli","doi":"10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3656043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/OJPEL.2026.3656043","url":null,"abstract":"This work presents an efficiency-oriented modulation and morphing strategy for a three-phase three-level dual active bridge converter operating across both 800 V and 400 V electric vehicle battery systems. By reconfiguring the converter into a single-phase dual active bridge or a hybrid half-bridge/full-bridge structure at light-load, the proposed approach reduces current-invariant losses. A unified dual phase-shift framework is formulated to analytically model power flow and peak-current minimization across all three-level modulation variants, inner phase shift, duty-cycle control, and T-type zero-level modulation, demonstrating that all combinations produce equivalent voltage and current waveforms. Simulation efficiency maps are generated for all valid primary/secondary modulation pairs and indicate that inner and duty-cycle modulation achieve the highest efficiency across the full operating window. Hardware-in-the-loop experiments confirm stable three-phase-to-single-phase morphing and accurate power tracking between reference and measured power profiles for both voltage levels. The results validate that the proposed morphing strategy enables wide-range, auxiliary-free light-load operation suitable for next-generation EV charging architectures.","PeriodicalId":93182,"journal":{"name":"IEEE open journal of power electronics","volume":"7 ","pages":"397-408"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=11359460","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146082084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}