Bio-Inspired Strategies for Minimizing Distortion in DC-AC Converters

Authors

  • Jesus Aguila-Leon Departamento de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas. Centro Universitario de Tonalá, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tonalá, Jalisco, México https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0538-0842
  • Miriam Lucero-Tenorio Grupo de Sistemas Electrónicos Industriales, Departamento de Ingeniería Electrónica, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9055-0243

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53591/easi.v2i2.2654

Keywords:

Efficiency improvement, Renewable energy systems, Bio-inspired optimization, Power converters

Abstract

The global shift towards sustainable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, underscores the critical role of power converters in renewable energy systems. These converters are essential in the process of converting direct current (DC) generated from renewable sources into alternating current (AC), suitable for use in homes and distribution through the grid. The efficiency and performance of these converters have far-reaching implications for the effective integration of renewable energy into the existing grid infrastructure. However, conventional control methods often fall short in optimizing DC-AC converters to adapt dynamically to changing environmental conditions and varying load demands. This letter aims to provide a holistic view of research on bio-inspired optimization strategies and their impact on minimizing distortion, maximizing efficiency, and enhancing the overall reliability of DC-AC converters within renewable energy systems

 

Author Biographies

Jesus Aguila-Leon, Departamento de Ciencias Básicas y Aplicadas. Centro Universitario de Tonalá, Universidad de Guadalajara, Tonalá, Jalisco, México

Ph.D. Industrial and Product Design (2023), from the Instituto Universitario de Ingeniería Energética, Universitat Politècnica de València: Valencia, Spain. Currently working in the Engineering Department (CUTONALÁ). University of Guadalajara, Tonalá, Jalisco, México.

Miriam Lucero-Tenorio, Grupo de Sistemas Electrónicos Industriales, Departamento de Ingeniería Electrónica, Universitat Politècnica de València, Valencia, Spain

Electrical Engineer, specializing in Power. Master's degree in Engineering Sciences, graduated from the Scula universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI). Currently, she works with the Industrial Electronic Systems Group, Department of Electronic Engineering, Universitat Politécnica de Valéncia
Valencia, Spain

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Published

2023-12-23

How to Cite

Aguila-Leon, J., & Lucero-Tenorio, M. (2023). Bio-Inspired Strategies for Minimizing Distortion in DC-AC Converters . EASI: Engineering and Applied Sciences in Industry, 2(2), 16–19. https://doi.org/10.53591/easi.v2i2.2654

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