RT25 | Development of Enabling Power Converter Technologies to Accelerate Renewable Integration

Jared Paull and Dr. Liwei Wang from UBC Okanagan showcase advancements in modular multilevel and thyristor-based converter topologies to enhance renewable grid integration. Using OPAL-RT’s real-time simulation platforms, their research improves converter efficiency, EMT modeling, and CHIL validation, accelerating the design of cost-effective, high-performance systems for next-generation renewable power networks.