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Item A Four-Port DC-DC Converter for Hybrid Integration of Fuel Cell-Solar PV with Bipolar DC Microgrid(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024) Prasad, S.; Prabhakaran, P.; Arun Dominic, A.D.This article describes a novel non-isolated dual-input dual-output DC-DC converter designed for the hybrid integration of Fuel Cell and Solar PV into bipolar DC microgrid systems, enabling single-stage power conversion. Unlike existing non-isolated multiport DC-DC converters, the proposed design offers significant voltage gain with fewer magnetic components. By employing a set of deduced controllers, the proposed converter effectively regulates both inductor current and output voltage, while its symmetrical output structure naturally balances pole voltages. Additionally, the converter can operate as a single-input-dual-output system if either the Fuel Cell or Solar PV source is unavailable. The paper explores various operating modes and presents steady-state simulation results, highlighting the effectiveness of the proposed circuit. © 2024 IEEE.Item A Dual Input Bipolar Symmetrical Output DC-DC Converter with Improved Voltage Gain(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024) Prasad, S.; Prabhakaran, P.; Arun Dominic, A.D.The article explores a novel multi-port converter specifically designed for interfacing Solar PV and battery systems to bipolar load setups, consolidating power transfer within a single stage. The proposed converter demonstrates an improved voltage gain compared to contemporary non-isolated multi-input DC-DC converters, while exhibiting more lenient port voltage constraints, thereby enhancing the system's overall operational flexibility. Capable of executing as a single-input-triple-output, dual-input-dual-output, or single-input-dual-output system, the introduced converter adapts to the dynamic energy interactions between the source and the load. Furthermore, the converter achieves current control for the PV source and inherently balances both pole voltages using a simplified control strategy due to its consistent dynamic model. The article delves into various operational modes and presents steady-state and dynamic simulation results, highlighting the efficacy of the proposed circuit. © 2024 IEEE.