Smart Solid-State Transformers: Fundamental Research, Technological Breakthroughs, and Industrial Applications
A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Industrial Electronics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2026 | Viewed by 79
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Interests: high-voltage intelligent magnetic control reactance technology; power quality control technology and power grid reactive voltage control technology
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Interests: AC and DC system fault protection; high voltage intelligent magnetic control reactance technology; magnetic analysis and design, wireless power transfer
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Interests: power system stability analysis; operational control; simulation algorithms
Interests: advanced control of electric machine; status monitoring of battery; AI application of power equipment
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As a pivotal innovation reshaping modern power systems, the Smart Solid-State Transformer (SST) integrates power electronics, high-frequency isolation technology, and intelligent control technology, surpassing the performance limitations of traditional transformers. It boasts core advantages such as compact size, ultra-high efficiency, bidirectional power flow, and seamless integration of renewable energy, emerging as a key enabler for decarbonization and grid intelligence.
This Special Issue embraces both fundamental research and industrial applications, welcoming a wide range of high-quality submissions. Fundamental research topics include novel modular topologies (including phase shifter optimization research), wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) material characterization, anode saturated reactor optimization research, SST-phase shifter coordinated control mechanisms, loss mechanism analysis, AI-driven control algorithms, and simulation/modeling techniques. Industrial application topics cover the coordinated deployment of SSTs, phase shifters, and anode saturated reactors in AI data centers, EV ultra-fast charging, renewable energy grid integration, microgrids, rail transit, and flexible distribution systems, as well as engineering challenges such as equipment integration optimization, cost control, thermal management, standardization development, and field validation. We welcome submissions of original research papers, review articles, and case studies to bridge the gap between theory and practice, promoting the large-scale application and technological upgrading of SSTs and their associated key components.
Prof. Dr. Jiaxin Yuan
Dr. Hang Zhou
Dr. Xuxuan Chen
Dr. Liangliang Wei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transformer
- phase shifter
- anode saturated reactor
- variable reactor
- electromagnetic analysis
- HVDC system
- flexible distribution system
- power quality and compensation
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