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Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Renewable Generation

Modular Multilevel

Converters

Aiming to extend the use of modular multilevel converters across multiple application areas . The family of modular multilevel converters is the very definition of state-of-the-art in relation to high-power power-electronics conversion , HVDC transmission , and MVDC systems .

Competitive Advantage

• Leading analytical tools and modelling capabilities with more than 10 years of research experience in developing topologies , hardware , and controls for modular multilevel converters

Impact

• Modular multilevel converters deliver greater power capacity , voltage levels and conversion efficiency , than all previous generations

Successful Applications

• Development of tailored solutions for multiple applications , including HVDC systems , energy storage , and renewable energy systems

Capabilities and Facilities

Our Collaborators

• Tecnalia ( Spain )

More Information

Associate Professor Georgios Konstantinou Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications UNSW Real-Time Digital Simulation ( RTS ) Laboratory T : + 61 2 9385 7405 E : g . konstantinou @ unsw . edu . au
• Reliability focused enhancements , such as active redundancies
• Multiphysics capacity , including electrical , thermal and electromagnetic
• A fully reconfigurable 2 / 4 full-bridge ( Gen2 ) MMC setup with integrated high-level control
• Small-scale half-bridge ( Gen1 ) MMC with direct access to component level
• Full AC and DC grid emulation
• Advanced monitoring , metering and data logging capacities

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