Assessing the role of advanced power electronics in the adoption of HVDC distribution systems

, NC State University researchers are leveraging the expertise of researchers from multiple disciplines.

NC State researchers are conducting a research project to analyze the challenges and opportunities of upgrading transmission lines to high voltage direct current, with a focus on understanding the role of advanced power electronics. This project requires expertise from multiple disciplines, which is being provided by researchers from NC State. The research is expected to help better understand the potential benefits and risks of using advanced power electronics in the context of transmission line upgrades.