A Comparative Study of Control Schemes Based on PI Controllers and State-Feedback Control for Grid-Connected Converters
By: Marek Michalczuk
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Language: English
Page range: 216 - 229
Submitted on: Jan 28, 2026
Accepted on: Apr 28, 2026
Published on: May 25, 2026
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