Abstract
The global electrical energy consumption is still rising and there is a demand to double the power capacity within 20
years. The production, distribution and use of energy should be as technological efficient as possible and incentives
to save energy at the end-user should also be set up. Deregulation of energy has in the past lowered the investment in
larger power plants, which means the need for new electrical power sources may be very high in the near future. Two
major technologies will play important roles to solve the future problems. One is to change the electrical power
production sources from the conventional, fossil (and short term) based energy sources to renewable energy
resources. Another is to use high efficient power electronics in power generation, power transmission/distribution
and end-user application. This paper discuss some of the most emerging renewable energy sources, wind energy and
photovoltaics, which by means of power electronics are changing from being minor energy sources to be acting as
important power sources in the energy system.
years. The production, distribution and use of energy should be as technological efficient as possible and incentives
to save energy at the end-user should also be set up. Deregulation of energy has in the past lowered the investment in
larger power plants, which means the need for new electrical power sources may be very high in the near future. Two
major technologies will play important roles to solve the future problems. One is to change the electrical power
production sources from the conventional, fossil (and short term) based energy sources to renewable energy
resources. Another is to use high efficient power electronics in power generation, power transmission/distribution
and end-user application. This paper discuss some of the most emerging renewable energy sources, wind energy and
photovoltaics, which by means of power electronics are changing from being minor energy sources to be acting as
important power sources in the energy system.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | IEEE Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2007 |
| Number of pages | 23 |
| Publisher | Electrical Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Communications and Information Technology Association |
| Publication date | 2007 |
| ISBN (Print) | 1-4244-0645-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2007 - Bangkok, Thailand Duration: 27 Nov 2007 → 30 Nov 2007 |
Conference
| Conference | Power Electronics and Drive Systems, PEDS 2007 |
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| Country/Territory | Thailand |
| City | Bangkok |
| Period | 27/11/2007 → 30/11/2007 |