International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS)
International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS, ISSN: 2088-8694, a SCOPUS indexed Journal) is the official publication of the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (IAES). The scope of the journal includes all issues in the field of Power Electronics and drive systems. Included are techniques for advanced power semiconductor devices, control in power electronics, low and high power converters (inverters, converters, controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers), Control algorithms and techniques applied to power electronics, electromagnetic and thermal performance of electronic power converters and inverters, power quality and utility applications, renewable energy, electric machines, modelling, simulation, analysis, design and implementations of the application of power circuit components (power semiconductors, inductors, high frequency transformers, capacitors), EMI/EMC considerations, power devices and components, sensors, integration and packaging, induction motor drives, synchronous motor drives, permanent magnet motor drives, switched reluctance motor and synchronous reluctance motor drives, ASDs (adjustable speed drives), multi-phase machines and converters, applications in motor drives, electric vehicles, wind energy systems, solar, battery chargers, UPS and hybrid systems and other applications.
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<![CDATA[Comprehensive assessment and analysis of frequency fluctuation and voltage total harmonics distortion in Malaysia’s grid-connected solar PV systems: an empirical study ]]>
<![CDATA[Hasif Mohamad]]>;
<![CDATA[Khairul Anwar Ibrahim]]>;
<![CDATA[Che Wan Mohd Faizal Che Wan Mohd Zalani]]>;
<![CDATA[Zulkifli Ibrahim]]>;
<![CDATA[Mohd Nor Hasli Mat Jusoh]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp1426-1439
<![CDATA[Grid-connected solar photovoltaic (GCPV) systems have become an essential part of modern electricity generation due to their ability to harness clean, renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lower dependence on fossil fuels. In Malaysia, initiatives promoting small-scale GCPV adoption among residential, commercial, and industrial users have been notably successful. However, concerns regarding power quality (PQ) within GCPV-integrated environments remain insufficiently explored. This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of GCPV generation on frequency fluctuations and voltage total harmonic distortion (THDV) within the Malaysian grid. The methodology involves empirical measurements of PQ at a selected GCPV installation, focusing on frequency fluctuation and THDV, and compares the results against Malaysian and international standards. These measurements form the basis for further statistical analysis, which includes descriptive analysis, process capability analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis. The study aims to provide insights into grid stability, the influence of GCPV output on PQ, and the relationship between environmental factors and PQ deviations. Findings reveal that GCPV generation has minimal impact on grid PQ, which remains within acceptable limits set by relevant standards. Furthermore, no significant correlation was observed between GCPV output and PQ deterioration. The results contribute to a deeper understanding of PQ challenges in GCPV systems and offer valuable guidance for regulators and utility providers to support the development of effective mitigation strategies to ensure the continued stability and efficiency of Malaysia’s evolving power grid.]]>
<![CDATA[Eco-friendly LED illumination using a modified non-inverting Cuk converter for sustainable lighting applications ]]>
<![CDATA[B. Lakshmi Praba]]>;
<![CDATA[Seyezhai Ramalingam]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp1036-1044
<![CDATA[Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are essential to current lighting due to their perfect control, long lifespan, great energy efficiency, and environmental friendliness. However, issues like output ripple and uneven brightness could have an impact on both visual comfort and system performance. This research presents the design and implementation of a non-inverting Cuk (NI-Cuk) converter operating in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM), integrated with a valley-fill circuit (Vfc) that reduces voltage and current (V and I) ripple and improves lifetime. The study begins with an analysis of the classic Cuk (CCuk) converter, highlighting its shortcomings, including inverted output polarity and the high current stress across the switching device. A NI-Cuk is proposed to overcome the shortcomings of CCuk, delivering a positive output with higher efficiency. Vfc offers a faster steady-state response, reduces peak loads on components, and reduces losses. To confirm that the design and hardware prototype were developed, and the results are validated with the simulated outcomes. The approach's viability is confirmed by experimental results, and a comparison of CCuk, NI-Cuk, and NI-Cuk with and without Vfc is conducted using voltage regulation, efficiency, and ripple. The results show that the suggested converter assurances are a reliable, effective, and superior power source for LED lighting applications.]]>
<![CDATA[High-gain DC-DC converter with advanced techniques: a review ]]>
<![CDATA[Anitha Sagari Ravirala]]>;
<![CDATA[T. Vijay Muni]]>;
<![CDATA[T. Vinodita]]>;
<![CDATA[K. Venkata Kishore]]>;
<![CDATA[Ramoju Bheema Sankaram]]>;
<![CDATA[Yuriy Yu Shvets]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp1105-1117
<![CDATA[This article provides an in-depth examination of recent advances in high-gain DC-DC converters, emphasizing soft-switching techniques and topological innovations that minimize voltage stress for renewable energy applications. High-gain DC-DC converters are crucial in photovoltaic and fuel-cell systems, where boosting low input voltages to higher levels must be achieved with high efficiency and compact design. Traditional boost converters fall short due to elevated switching stress, discontinuous input currents, and lower efficiency at high-gain levels. To address these limitations, this review categorizes and critically evaluates state-of-the-art converter topologies developed for high-gain operation. The main contributions of this review are as follows: i) A systematic classification of high-gain converter configurations with emphasis on their operational principles; ii) A detailed evaluation of soft-switching techniques, including zero voltage switching (ZVS) and zero current switching (ZCS), focusing on their roles in reducing switching losses and electromagnetic interference; iii) An analytical discussion on voltage stress mitigation methods and improved control strategies; and iv) An assessment of emerging trends in integrating advanced power electronics with renewable energy systems. These contributions collectively provide a comprehensive reference for researchers and engineers, supporting the development of next-generation high-performance DC-DC converters tailored for sustainable energy applications.]]>
<![CDATA[Optimal selection of current control technique in multiphase DC-DC converters for dynamic load variations ]]>
<![CDATA[H. Swathi Hatwar]]>;
<![CDATA[K. Suryanarayana]]>;
<![CDATA[Anup Shetty]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp991-1007
<![CDATA[Multiphase DC-DC converters are widely adopted in high-power applications such as electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy systems due to their ability to reduce current ripple, improve efficiency, and distribute thermal stress across multiple phases. However, under dynamic load variations, mismatches in passive components, device parameters, parasitic elements, and thermal effects can result in phase current imbalance. This imbalance degrades transient performance, increases circulating currents, and reduces overall system reliability. Therefore, selecting an appropriate current control strategy is essential to ensure accurate current sharing and stable output voltage regulation under varying operating conditions. This paper presents a comparative study and selection methodology for current control techniques for MCU-based interleaved DC-DC converters. Various current control strategies are evaluated in terms of dynamic response, steady-state current sharing accuracy, implementation complexity, and embedded feasibility. A 1 kW, 36 V-12 V three-phase interleaved buck converter using Gallium Nitride devices is modeled in MATLAB/Simulink and validated through hardware experimentation. The comparative results highlight the trade-offs among transient performance, current balancing accuracy, scalability, and embedded implementation complexity, providing a structured basis for selecting an appropriate current control technique as per application requirements.]]>
<![CDATA[Proximal policy optimization-based type II PPC for EV fast charging ]]>
<![CDATA[Franco Aldrin Joseph Menezes]]>;
<![CDATA[Gopala Reddy Krishnappa]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp835-848
<![CDATA[In recent years, efficient and fast charging is critical for accelerating the adoption of electric vehicle (EV). However, traditional fully rated converters process the total power flow to the battery, but leading to excessive thermal stress, high energy losses, and quick battery degradation. Similarly, existing partial power converter (PPC) designs like type I and type II PPC, improve efficiency by processing only a fraction of the total power; however, they still face challenges such as additional isolation requirements, limited step-down performance, and lack of advanced control for fluctuating state of charge (SoC) conditions. To overcome these challenges, this research proposes a proximal policy optimization (PPO)-enhanced type II PPC for fast EV charging. Initially, the power is routed through a low-frequency (LF) isolation transformer and filtered to mitigate high-frequency noise. A portion of the power is partially processed through a SiC MOSFET-based phase-shifted full-bridge converter, while the remaining power bypasses directly to the battery. The PPO controller efficiently adjusts the phase shift angle in real time, optimizing switching cycles to reduce switching and thermal losses. The proposed PPO-type II PPC achieved better results in terms of peak efficiency (99.36%) and partial power handling (12.21%) when compared to existing type II PPC designs.]]>
<![CDATA[Dual-mode model predictive control for non-minimum phase boost converters ]]>
<![CDATA[Jawhra El Hmidi]]>;
<![CDATA[Anass Mansouri]]>;
<![CDATA[Ali Ahaitouf]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp1211-1220
<![CDATA[This paper aims to develop an efficient finite-set model predictive control (FS-MPC) strategy for DC-DC boost converters to improve voltage regulation while reducing computational complexity. The proposed approach introduces a split cost function that decouples voltage and current regulation, providing a simpler alternative to conventional long-horizon FS-MPC schemes used to address the converter’s non-minimum-phase (NMP) behavior. A current estimation technique is incorporated to eliminate the need for additional sensors, lowering hardware cost and improving robustness. Unlike existing FS-MPC methods that rely on horizon extension or extra measurements, the proposed strategy leverages the split cost structure to achieve comparable NMP compensation with significantly lower computational effort. The controller is implemented in real time using a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setup on a ZedBoard platform, with accurate data acquisition provided by an external ADC. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed approach enhances voltage-tracking performance, eliminates overshoot and undershoot, reduces settling time by over 40%, and decreases computational effort by more than 80% compared to traditional FS-MPC methods.]]>
<![CDATA[High-efficiency two-stage LED driver with integrated PFC and LLC resonant converter for public lighting ]]>
<![CDATA[Marref Mohammed Amine]]>;
<![CDATA[Seyf Eddine Bechekir]]>;
<![CDATA[Mokhtaria Jbilou]]>;
<![CDATA[Mostefa Brahami]]>;
<![CDATA[Abdelber Bendaoud]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp1084-1095
<![CDATA[This paper presents the design, implementation, and experimental validation of a 150 W two-stage light-emitting diode (LED) driver integrating a power factor correction (PFC) stage and a half-bridge LLC resonant converter for public lighting applications. The problem addressed is the insufficient power quality, limited efficiency, and poor harmonic performance of conventional LED drivers used in street lighting. The proposed method combines an advanced PFC front-end with an LLC resonant converter optimized using first harmonic approximation (FHA) to achieve high efficiency, stable output regulation, and soft-switching operation. Experimental results demonstrate a significant improvement in power quality, with the input current total harmonic distortion (THD) reduced from 134% to 17%, a near-unity power factor, a regulated LED output of 31.6 V/4.72 A, and a conversion efficiency exceeding 95%. The significance of this work lies in providing a high-performance, standards-compliant driver that supports reliable, energy-efficient, and grid-friendly public lighting with reduced operational costs.]]>
<![CDATA[Improved control strategy for harmonic current mitigation in DFIG-based wind turbines supplying linear and nonlinear loads ]]>
<![CDATA[Hind Elaimani]]>;
<![CDATA[Noureddine Elmouhi]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp933-945
<![CDATA[Improving power quality is a major challenge in grid-connected wind energy systems, especially under mixed linear and nonlinear load conditions. This paper proposes an enhanced control strategy for harmonic current mitigation in a doubly fed induction generator (DFIG)-based wind turbine. The proposed approach integrates flux-oriented vector control with an active harmonic compensation algorithm implemented through the rotor-side converter (RSC). Unlike conventional methods that target only specific harmonic orders, the proposed strategy mitigates all current harmonics at the point of common coupling (PCC). Simulation studies conducted under various load conditions demonstrate that the method significantly reduces the total harmonic distortion (THD) and ensures near-sinusoidal stator currents. The results confirm the effectiveness and robustness of the proposed control approach in improving the power quality of DFIG-based wind energy conversion systems.]]>
<![CDATA[Robust power optimization strategy for wind-driven induction machines using type-2 and type-1 fuzzy logic controllers ]]>
<![CDATA[Driss Belkhiri]]>;
<![CDATA[Boujemaa Nassiri]]>;
<![CDATA[Mohamed Ajaamoum]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp1313-1325
<![CDATA[This paper proposes a reliable power optimization strategy that maximizes the harvested power of induction machines driven by wind, taking into account variable wind turbulence and uncertain machine parameters. This work explores the challenging task of designing type-2 fuzzy logic (T2FL) and conventional type-1 fuzzy logic (T1FL) controllers for wind energy conversion systems that exhibit multiple non-linearities. T2FL controllers are proficient in tackling uncertainties and offer quicker and more precise decision-making capabilities. The proposed approach is beneficial as it is independent of accurate wind turbine parameters, wind speed data, or additional sensors. Rather, it utilizes the mechanical rotor speed and the wind turbine power as input, which corresponds to maximum power point tracking (MPPT) through the management of the rotor speed via the machine-side converter. Real data validates the scheme against classical controllers, and via a set of simulations and statistical analyses, performance metrics like steady-state error, overshoot, tracking speed, and efficiency are widely assessed. The results show that the proposed scheme, which is independent of a dedicated wind speed sensor, demonstrates superior tracking performance, lower tracking errors, such as lower RMSE/MAE, and higher energy yield, although the wind speed and the system parameters change rapidly. Overall, this design provides more robust performance to random wind speed variations, increases operational efficiency and wind turbines' service life, and is low in adding mass and cost.]]>
<![CDATA[A hybrid AEGAN-PDO strategy for power quality enhancement in PV-based distributed generation with stacked multi-cell converter ]]>
<![CDATA[B. N. Subhashini]]>;
<![CDATA[P. Pramila]]>
<![CDATA[ International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems (IJPEDS) Vol 17, No 2: June 2026 ]]>
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DOI: 10.11591/ijpeds.v17.i2.pp1326-1338
<![CDATA[Conventional power plants pose a threat to the environment because of their substantial carbon emissions. Photovoltaic (PV) systems are becoming more and more popular as a sustainable alternative for clean electricity generation. However, because weather and environmental factors vary, partial shadowing affects PV output. The stacked multi-cell converter (SMC) provides a practical way to improve power extraction under these circumstances. This paper suggests a hybrid control approach for a photovoltaic (PV)-based distributed system (DS) using an SMC that is based on the attentive evolutionary generative adversarial network (AEGAN) and prairie dog optimization (PDO) algorithm. The AEGAN forecasts load requirements, while the PDO maximizes converter control to improve reliability, efficiency, and power quality (PQ). Under various load and irradiation circumstances, the system is modelled and verified in MATLAB/Simulink. Results from simulations show that the AEGAN-PDO approach performs better in both dynamic and steady-state situations. Transient disturbances on the load side are rapidly reduced with minimal overshoot. In contrast to traditional particle swarm optimization (PSO), ant lion optimizer (ALO), and archerfish hunting optimizer (AHO) controllers, AEGAN-PDO maintains the lowest THD (1.1%), least power loss (0.24 MW), and best efficiency (98.59%). These results validate the AEGAN-PDO approach as a reliable and effective way to operate renewable-integrated power systems in real-time, promoting improved PQ and grid dependability.]]>
