Electric Vehicle Charging with AC/DC Microgrid Structure
This is an RCES online presentation
The rapid expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) reflects the global push towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions. Major global economies have set ambitious plans for the coming decades to significantly develop EV infrastructure. However, the existing electrical infrastructure often cannot provide the high power required for EV fast charging without significant upgrades. Additionally, the upfront and maintenance cost of power electronics in high-power EV charging remains a critical concern.
To address these challenges, the ELITE Grid Lab at the University of Alberta is advancing research into innovative charging solutions based on hybrid AC/DC microgrid structure. This presentation highlights recent advancements and emerging trends in EV charging technology, and some of the ELITE Grid Lab’s latest research work aimed at improving the performance, flexibility, and grid integration of fast-charging systems. Key focus areas include novel structural designs, converter topologies, power and energy management control strategies, and grid support mechanisms. These innovations not only support the accelerating adoption of EVs but also contribute to a more robust and adaptable electric grid.
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- Co-sponsored by Resilience and Clean Energy Systems (RCES)
- Starts 16 June 2025 08:01 PM UTC
- Ends 20 June 2025 06:00 PM UTC
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Pasan Gunawardena of University of Alberta
Electric Vehicle Charging with AC/DC Microgrid Structure
Biography:
Pasan Gunawardena is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at ELITE Grid Lab, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Alberta. He received the B.Sc. degree in electrical engineering and the M.Phil. degree in electronics and telecommunication engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, in 2015 and 2019, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, in 2024. His current research interests include microgrids, EV charging, and multiport converter topologies. He was a recipient of the Second Prize of the IEEE IAS Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conversion Systems Committee Conference Paper Awards in 2021.
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Address:116 St & 85 Ave , University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T6G 2R3