Power Electronics Group of TalTech

Research in the Power Electronics Group is focused on the development and experimental validation of new state-of-the-art power electronic converters for such demanding applications as rolling stock, automotive, telecom, and renewable energy systems. Key research directions include synthesis of new converter topologies, development of special control and protection algorithms, implementation of new components and elaboration of design guidelines to further improve the efficiency, power density, reliability and flexibility of the on-market power electronic converters. Other research activities are concentrated on the development of power flow control algorithms and new supervision, fault detection, protection, and communication methods for the electronic power distribution networks (Micro- and SmartGrids). Power Electronics Research Laboratory is the only facility of this scale and level in the Baltic states, and it competes with the best power electronics labs of the EU. The laboratory is equipped for a wide range of research and engineering tests for prototyping, testing, and benchmarking power electronic converters from a few watts to over 10 kilowatts. These top-notch facilities for research and innovation in electric energy conversion have earned the title of Competence Centre of the European Centre for Power Electronics (ECPE) and Affiliated Member status in the Power Sources Manufacturers Association, the key industry-driven associations in EU and North America.