The student Antxon Arrizabalaga Etxezarreta obtained the 'International doctorate' mention

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The student Antxon Arrizabalaga Etxezarreta obtained the 'International doctorate' mention

THESIS

The student Antxon Arrizabalaga Etxezarreta obtained the 'International doctorate' mention

2023·02·22

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Thesis title: Wide Band Gap Technologies for Medium Voltage Applications.

Court:

  • Chairmanship: Leon Tolbert (University of Tennessee)
  • Vocal: Estanislao Oyarbide Usabiaga (Universidad de Zaragoza)
  • Vocal: Iker Aretxabaleta Astoreka (UPV/EHU)
  • Vocal: Víctor Manuel López Martín (Ikerlan)
  • Secretary: David Garrido Diez (Mondragon Unibertsitatea)

Abstract:

Renewable energies are experiencing a significant growth in the recent years. Due to their characteristics, power electronics are necessary for their massive integration into the grid. In this context, high power silicon carbide (SiC) modules are identified as possible candidates to improve the features of currently used silicon (Si) insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBT) in the wind energy, given their improved characteristics. The main goal of this thesis is to analyze their impact in wind energy systems, and to identify the challenges high power SiC modules bring when compared to Si IGBTs.