Why Microgrids and Renewable Energy Systems Need a New Standard in Inductors
- CorePower Magnetics
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 1

As the world shifts toward distributed energy and clean grid power, microgrids and renewable systems are under pressure to deliver lower losses, higher reliability, and faster deployment. Standardized inductors like the CPMLMAX™ family offer a solution engineered for scalability and performance in these critical applications.
Key Industry Trends & Data
Microgrids—capable of islanding and seamless grid reconnection—are increasingly deployed across campuses, utilities, and rural communities.
Renewable integration is accelerating: solar installations grew approximately 34% in 2023 alone.
High-current inductors are essential in power converter circuits to reduce energy losses, filter EMI, and maintain voltage stability—regardless of the topology used (AC, DC, hybrid).
Microgrid/EV charging hybrid systems have delivered efficiency gains exceeding 20% over traditional grid charging methods.
CPMLMAX Standard Inductors for Grid & Renewable Energy Systems
Pre‑characterized and production‑ready to reduce risk in fast‑moving DER and microgrid projects.
Low DC resistance and high saturation current enable better thermal performance and higher voltage control efficiency (up to 20% power savings).
Grid and Microgrid Use Cases
Inverters and converters in grid‑tied PV, wind, and hybrid energy storage systems
DC microgrids supporting campus resiliency, emergency operations, or remote integration
Built for Speed. Optimized for Scale.
Standardized inductors like CPMLMAX offer the ideal combination of reliability, performance, and speed needed in modern distributed energy systems. Upgrade your design cycle and energy efficiency from day one.
About CorePower Magnetics
CorePower Magnetics designs and manufactures high-performance magnetic components and materials for next-generation power electronics. Built in the U.S. and engineered for reliability, our standardized and custom solutions accelerate design cycles, improve efficiency, and support supply chain resilience across critical industries — including data centers, grid infrastructure, EV charging, and aerospace and defense.
Learn more at www.corepowermagnetics.com
Sources:
Analysis of a coupled inductor boost three-port converter with high voltage gain for renewable energy systems (Journal of Power Electronics, 2022)
Review of coupled inductors in power electronics: From concept to practice (Science Direct, 2024)
Microgrid system for electric vehicle charging stations integrated with renewable energy sources using a hybrid DOA–SBNN approach (Frontiers, December 2024)
Implementation of a Microgrid System with a Four-Phase Inductor Coupled Interleaved Boost Converter for EV Charging Stations (MDPI, May 2024)