Experimental study of a multi-stage converter circuit

An experimental analysis was carried out on a multi-stage energy conversion system configured in a solar panel–converter–load structure. Multi-stage converters are operated according to fundamental energy transfer principles, enabling the conversion of solar radiation into usable electrical power for consumer applications. The performance of the system was evaluated under different load scenarios, with variations in efficiency and output voltage behavior analyzed. The experimental results indicate that the integration of multiple converter stages leads to enhanced productivity of photovoltaic power systems. These findings emphasize opportunities for the optimization of photovoltaic technology and the advancement of energy conversion designs intended for automotive applications.

Keywords:

MLI, energy efficiency, IGBT, power converter, photovoltaic system, multi-stage energy conversion

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Taissariyeva, K., Muslimov, K., Tashtay, Y., Jobalayeva, G., Ilipbayeva, L., Issakozhayeva, I., & Sabibolda, A. (2025). Experimental study of a multi-stage converter circuit. Informatyka, Automatyka, Pomiary W Gospodarce I Ochronie Środowiska, 15(4), 83–86. https://doi.org/10.35784/iapgos.7224

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