The voltage source converter (VSC) based HVDC (high voltage direct current system) offers
the possibility to integrate other renewable energy sources (RES) into the electrical grid, and …

High voltage direct current (HVDC) technology has begun to gather a high degree of interest
in the last few decades, showing a fast evolution of achievable voltage levels, transfer …

This article deals with metal-oxide varistor (MOV) and resistor–capacitor–diode (RCD)
snubber-based solid-state circuit breakers (SSCBs). There are two main contributions. First …

The dc circuit breaker plays an important protection role in the dc distribution systems.
Hybrid dc circuit breaker (HCB) offers low conduction losses and reasonably fast response …

High voltage direct current (HVDC) systems are efficient solutions for the integration of large-
scale renewable energy sources with the main power grids. The rapid development of the …

Multi-terminal HVDC grids facilitate the integration of various renewable resources from
distant locations; in addition, they enhance the reliability and stability of the grid. Protection …

The emergence of power electronics has lead to a paradigm shift toward dc grids, which are
widely recognized to provide better performance and efficiency. However, fault isolation is …

Modular multilevel converter (MMC) has become one of the most favored topologies in
medium-voltage and high-voltage (HV) applications. However, it still suffers from some …

The extensive application of power transfer through high-voltage direct current (HVDC)
transmission links in smart grid scenarios is due to many factors such as high-power transfer …

The power electronic interrupter (PEI) determines the current interruption rating of the dc
hybrid circuit breaker (HCB). This article deals with discrete insulated gate bipolar transistor …