What is the solid state power substation Technology Roadmap?

The “Solid State Power Substation Technology Roadmap” envisions a future where this technology is mature, reliable, secure, and cost-effective; broadly used across the grid in a variety of substation applications; and an integral part of the future electric power system.

Will Power Substations be impacted by future power grids?

The power substations which serve as pivotal nodes in the power grid to process the electrical demands of the end-users, might be significantly impacted by future power grids featuring both AC and DC energy entities.

What is a solid state power substation (SSPs)?

A solid state power substation (SSPS), defined as a substation or “grid node” with the strategic integration of high-voltage power electronic converters, can provide system benefits and support the evolution of the grid.

Can a solid-state power substation support grid modernization?

This paper proposes a solid-state power substation (SSPS) as an alternative to the conventional substation (CS) in future power grids supporting grid modernization and unleashing the optimum benefits from the power grid.

What are substations & how do they work?

Substations are essentially the on-ramps, off-ramps, and interchanges for electricity in the electric power highway that we call the grid.

Does solid state substation have embedded energy storage?

Experimental validation of the solid state substation with embedded energy storage concept. 2016 IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition (ECCE), Milwaukee, WI, 1–8. doi: 10.1109/ECCE.2016.7855100 30 Eyer, J. & Corey, G. (2010). Energy storage for the electricity grid: Benefits and market potential assessment guide.