Power Line Communication Versus Talkative Power Conversion: Benchmarking and Hybrid Combination

Peter Adam Hoeher; Yang Leng; Maximilian Mewis-Noll; Rongwu Zhu

doi:10.1109/MIE.2026.3717424

Power Line Communication Versus Talkative Power Conversion: Benchmarking and Hybrid Combination

Peter Adam Hoeher^*
, Yang Leng
, Maximilian Mewis-Noll
, Rongwu Zhu

^*Corresponding author for this work

Kiel University
Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen

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The convergence of energy transmission and data communication has become a key feature of decentralized energy systems across a broad spectrum of voltage/power ranges, including smart grid applications and cyber-physical power systems to enable digital power. This article compares two distinct approaches—power line communications (PLC) and talkative power conversion (TPC)—and proposes a hybrid combination thereof to inherit their advantages and improve system performance. While PLC leverages existing power infrastructure for data transmission by using external data transmitters and receivers, TPC integrates communication capabilities directly into power electronic converters. We present the technical foundations and applications of PLC and TPC, benchmark their strengths and bottlenecks, and outline future research directions regarding TPC that could bridge the gap between power and communication technologies. The benefits of hybrid PLC-TPC are identified, and coexistence is verified experimentally.

Original language	English
Journal	IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/MIE.2026.3717424
State	Accepted/In press - 2026
Externally published	Yes

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