Prasad Kandula builds a medium-voltage solid state circuit breaker as part of ORNL’s project to develop medium-voltage power electronics in GRID-C. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy
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Grid Systems Hardware

The Grid Systems Hardware group focuses on the design and development of power electronics hardware and test configurations for grid-connected systems. In addition to manufacturing components and subsystems, the group introduces power electronics hardware and controls for efficient integration of renewable energy resources, development of microgrids, circular economy for EV batteries, efficient power distribution, efficient EV charging infrastructure and modernized grid infrastructure. This work encompasses semiconductor packaging for low and medium voltage power modules; magnetics development; inverter/converter design, construction, and controls; and integrated test configurations for power interconnectivity and operation.

Contact

Prasad Kandula
Research Staff Scientist
kandular@ornl.gov
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