Title :
Power electronics, a key technology for future more electrical energy systems
Author :
Steimer, Peter K.
Author_Institution :
Power Electron. & MV Drives, ABB Ltd., Turgi, Switzerland
Abstract :
Today´s energy systems are getting more electrical, as the growth of electrical energy demand is double the amount of primary energy growth in the next decades. Power Electronics will play a key role in this paradigm to more electrical energy systems with regards to the integration of the fast growing renewable energy sources, enabling higher energy efficiency in multiple applications including transportation and in supporting the limited AC grid infrastructure.
Keywords :
power electronics; power grids; renewable energy sources; AC grid infrastructure; DC-link based power system; bulk power generation; district heating; electrical energy systems; energy efficiency; fan applications; photovoltaic power; power electronics; process industries; pump applications; renewable energy sources; solar power; thermal power; transportation; waste heat;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition, 2009. ECCE 2009. IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2893-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2893-9
DOI :
10.1109/ECCE.2009.5316175
