TITLE: THE INVENTION OF
THE INVERTER
Presntation by
Name : Yash Raj
Application no. : 230961156
Section : CG
Roll No. : 86
INTRODUCTION
•WELCOME TO MY
PRESENTATION ON THE
INVENTION OF THE INVERTER.
•IN THIS PRESENTATION, WE'LL
EXPLORE THE HISTORY,
DEVELOPMENT, AND
SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS
REVOLUTIONARY DEVICE.
WHAT IS AN
INVERTER?
•DEFINITION: AN INVERTER IS
AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT
CONVERTS DIRECT CURRENT
(DC) POWER TO ALTERNATING
CURRENT (AC) POWER.
•INVERTERS ARE ESSENTIAL
FOR MANY APPLICATIONS,
INCLUDING SOLAR POWER
SYSTEMS, UNINTERRUPTIBLE
POWER SUPPLIES (UPS),
ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AND
MORE.
EARLY HISTORY
The concept of inverting DC to AC dates back to the
late 19th century.
Nikola Tesla, a pioneer in electrical engineering,
conducted experiments with AC power systems,
laying the groundwork for inverter technology.
The modern inverter as we know it today
began to take shape in the mid-20th
century.
INTRODUCTION
OF THE
MODERN
INVERTER In the 1950s and 1960s, advancements
in semiconductor technology paved the
way for more efficient and compact
inverters.
1957 1980s
The introduction of the Rapid advancements in power
thyristor, a semiconductor electronics led to the
device, enabled the widespread adoption of
development of solid-state inverters in various industries.
KEY inverters.
MILESTONES The first commercial-grade
transistorized inverter was
introduced, offering improved
efficiency and reliability.
1975
APPLICATIONS
Renewable Energy: Inverters
Automotive Industry: Electric UPS Systems: Uninterruptible
are crucial components in solar
vehicles rely on inverters to power supplies use inverters to
power systems, converting DC
convert DC power from provide backup power during
electricity generated by solar
batteries into AC power to drive outages, ensuring continuous
panels into usable AC power for
the motor. operation of critical equipment.
homes and businesses.
Standalone Inverters: Used in off-grid
applications where no utility power is
available.
TYPES OF Grid-Tied Inverters: Connected to the utility
grid, these inverters synchronize with the
INVERTERS grid and feed excess power back into it.
Hybrid Inverters: Combining features of
standalone and grid-tied inverters, hybrid
inverters offer flexibility and reliability.
Microinverters: Small inverters installed directly
on solar panels, offering increased efficiency and
performance monitoring capabilities.
RECENT
Three-Level Inverters: Utilizing advanced power
INNOVATIONS electronics techniques, three-level inverters
provide higher power quality and efficiency.
Smart Inverters: Equipped with communication
capabilities, smart inverters can interact with the
grid and optimize power production and
consumption.
Continued advancements in
semiconductor technology and power
electronics are expected to drive further
improvements in inverter efficiency,
size, and reliability.
FUTURE
OUTLOOK
Inverters will play a crucial role in the
transition to renewable energy and the
electrification of transportation.
The invention and evolution of
the inverter have revolutionized
the way we generate, distribute,
and use electrical power.
CONCLUSION
From powering our homes and
businesses to enabling the shift
towards clean energy, inverters
are fundamental to modern life.
REFERENCES
•WWW.TOSHIBACCA.COM/EN/LEARN-MORE/WHAT-IS-INVERTER
•POWER INVERTER – WIKIPEDIA
•POWER INVERTER DEFINITION, HISTORY, WORKING PRINCIPLE, AND TYPES - FELSIC
S.COM
•HTTPS://IEEEXPLORE.IEEE.ORG/DOCUMENT/476602/
