Preface

Power electronics technology is used for efficient control of motors in electric cars, industrial and consumer motor drives, and the development of more reliable, lightweight switching power supplies for sophisticated computer and communication equipment. Recent advances in microprocessor technology are leading to the integration of microelectronics and power electronics technologies for smart and efficient control of motor drives and power supplies.

Renewable energy systems that take advantage of energy sources that won’t diminish over time and are independent of fluctuations in price and availability are playing an ever-increasing role in modern power system. Solar-powered photovoltaic systems are entering the marketplace; fuel cells that will generate electricity without pollution are on the horizon.

Energy Conversion Department has emerged as a leading department for power electronics and drive research and educationin Malaysia. Research programs undertaken by the department are diversified and include the following disciplines: modeling, simulation, and control of power electronics; grid-connected inverters, inverters for photo-voltaic (PV) applications; and electric drives. I specifically want to thank all contributors in this book, titled Renewable Energy and Power Electronics Applications.

Siti Zulfarina FadzliFaculty of Electrical EngineeringUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia2018