Subventions et des contributions :

Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019).

Power converters are normally connected to Photovoltaic (PV) panels in order to interface with the rest of thex000D
power network. The smallest-accessible building block of the PV panel is called a cell and PV panel outputsx000D
may be connected in series or parallel to achieve higher power/voltage levels. Such power converters arex000D
normally built using discrete power components and are connected to the output of a PV panel or PV strings.x000D
One major challenge that prevents energy resources from obtaining their optimum performance is a mismatchx000D
between the PV panels in a string or between PV cells in a panel. This is caused by differences inx000D
manufacturing processes, different rates of aging/degradation, and other external factors such as temperature, orx000D
irradiation level in PV cells. These factors cause a significant degradation of the efficiency, lifetime andx000D
performance of the PV system.x000D
Through collaboration with Levven Electronics Ltd, in this research project, power management integratedx000D
circuits (PMIC) are designed to form nano-inverters for PV cells in a PV panel. The PMIC will be fabricated inx000D
submicron CMOS technology and will be the heart of nano-inverters that controls the output power of a singlex000D
PV cell. Such integrated power chips will improve overall efficiency, cost, size, and reliability, enabling lowerx000D
carbon emissions and smarter use or production of energy. This research project aims at addressing technicalx000D
challenges with this technology, through the development of leading-edge smart microchip integratedx000D
technologies. This will provide critical support for the research, development, and training in new trends ofx000D
distributed converters systems in smart grids, and generate significant social, health, environmental andx000D
economic benefits for Canadians.