Demonstration of advanced Power Electronics for application in the energy sector The activities are intended to produce, test and validate WBG-based based switching semiconductors such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) for converter station application. The activities include, but are not limited to:Production of SiC based semiconductors for HVDC – MVDC converter applications (example for HVDC: MMC cells with SiC 3.3 kV and above, 1,5 kA and above with optimal increased switching frequency to reduce losses).Converter board design and production (power and control parts installation and soldering of all components, hardware and software testing, etc.).Simulation and analysis of the impact of the actual passive components used in WBG components circuitry in the above mentioned conditions; development of strategies and innovative techniques to upgrade them for better adaptation to the afore-mentioned working conditions.Analysis of the impact of fast transients from power electronics on other electrical components that were not originally designed to endure such stresses.Series modules assembly for converter application.Simulation and real time testing and validation of the converter with WBG-based switching semiconductor.Technical-economic assessment of the benefits provided by WBG-based compared to Silicon-based switching semiconductor of converters. The consortium is expected to involve the European Commission and ECSEL JU where considered relevant.The selected projects are expected to contribute to relevant BRIDGE[[https://www.h2020-bridge.eu/]] activities.
