In this paper, power electronic transformer (PET)-based railway traction systems are
comprehensively reviewed according to the unique application features and requirements …

Integration of high volume (high penetration) of photovoltaic (PV) generation with power
grids consequently leads to some technical challenges that are mainly due to the intermittent …

This article analyzes two modular power converter concepts, cascaded H-bridges (CHB)
and modular multilevel converter (MMC) topologies, with special attention to the latter …

The development of power systems and the move to smart grid have increased the need for
new technologies. In this regard, solid‐state transformers have been proposed as a suitable …

Solid-state transformer (SST) technology is one of the develo** technologies that will be
widely used in the future to integrate low-voltage and high-voltage networks with control …

Classical power systems, which are typically structured in top-down topologies, are
gradually evolving towards more decentralized systems comprised by clusters of smart …

A converter intended to be used for the interconnection of battery-based energy storage
systems with the cells of a multilevel converter is addressed in this paper. High efficiency at …

This paper discusses the energization and start-up process of modular three-stage solid-
state transformers (SSTs) based on a cascaded H-bridge topology. A key element of the SST …

This paper proposes a Flyback-based Input-Series Output-Parallel (ISOP) Auxiliary Power
Supply (APS), intended to feed the control system of the cells of a Solid-State Transformer …

This paper presents a systematical and progressive appraisal of the technology since the
inception of AC-AC conversion, which is seen to be an indispensable and vital for the …