Advanced sensing and control techniques for safety enhancement of power electronics components and systems in renewable energy applications

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Introduction

Power electronics components and systems play a pivotal role in renewable energy applications, including photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, energy storage systems, and grid-connected converters. As the global energy landscape shifts toward clean and sustainable sources, ensuring the safe, stable, and efficient operation of these power electronics systems becomes increasingly critical. However, harsh environmental conditions, variable loads, and the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources introduce complex operational challenges and heighten the risks of failures, degradation, and safety hazards.

To enhance safety and operational reliability, advanced sensing and control techniques are becoming indispensable. High-precision sensors, real-time data acquisition, and intelligent control strategies offer powerful tools for monitoring the operational status of key components (such as power semiconductor devices, passive elements, and energy storage units) and predicting abnormal behaviour under varying conditions. In addition, integration of condition monitoring, self-diagnosis, and fault-tolerant control strategies is vital to support system resilience and achieve predictive maintenance.

Recent advances in sensing technologies, such as fiber-optic, wireless, and MEMS sensors, have enabled fine-grained, multi-parameter monitoring in power electronics systems. Meanwhile, intelligent control methods, including model predictive control, adaptive control, and AI-assisted control algorithms, have opened new frontiers for enhancing system safety and performance in dynamic environments. These techniques, when applied in renewable energy systems, contribute to prolonged system lifetime, improved grid interaction, and better overall energy efficiency.
This Special Issue aims to present the latest research and development in sensing and control technologies that contribute to the safety enhancement of power electronics components and systems in renewable energy applications.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced sensor design and integration for power electronics monitoring
• Condition monitoring and health diagnostics of power electronic components
• Fault detection, localization, and tolerant control strategies
• AI and machine learning for real-time safety enhancement and predictive maintenance
• Intelligent thermal and electrical stress management
• Safety-driven control algorithms for converters in PV, wind, and hybrid systems
• Multi-physics modeling for safety analysis and system design
• Case studies and field experiments in renewable energy systems

Prospective authors are invited to submit high-quality original research articles and overview papers. This Special Issue welcomes interdisciplinary contributions that bridge sensing, control, reliability engineering, and renewable energy systems.

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Key Dates

Closing date for submissions: 1 December 2025