DC MICROGRIDS FOR INDUSTRY AND LOW POWER CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Thomas Langbauer; Heinrich Eickhoff

DC MICROGRIDS FOR INDUSTRY AND LOW POWER CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Architectures & Topologies (AT)

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Abstract

In recent years, DC microgrids have gained increasing relevance across several application domains, including industrial environments, DC data center infrastructure, and fast-charging systems. This paper provides an overview of the current state of the art in industrial DC grid technologies and low-power DC charging infrastructure, drawing on recent research activities at Silicon Austria Labs. The work highlights the key advantages of DC microgrids while addressing several associated challenges, particularly in the areas of protection, useable converter topologies, concepts, coordination, and system stability.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	EnInnov2026
Publication status	Published - 12 Feb 2026
Event	19. Symposium Energieinnovation 2026: Energize Europe - Technische Universität Graz, Campus Inffeldgasse, Graz, Austria Duration: 11 Feb 2026 → 13 Feb 2026 https://www.tugraz.at/events/eninnov2026

Conference

Conference	19. Symposium Energieinnovation 2026
Abbreviated title	EnInnov2026
Country/Territory	Austria
City	Graz
Period	11/02/26 → 13/02/26
Internet address	https://www.tugraz.at/events/eninnov2026

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