Open AccessApplications and Services of Solid-State Transformers in Active Distribution Networks -A Critical Review
Author(s) -
Felix Wald,
Hrishikesan V. M.,
Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt,
Haoran Ji,
Masoud Davoudi,
Ali Bidram,
Mazheruddin Syed,
Martina Josevski,
Sebastian Bruske,
Chandan Kumar,
Rafael Pena Alzola,
Ilknur Colak,
Sanjeev Pannala,
Marco Liserre,
Giovanni De Carne
Publication year - 2025
Publication title -
ieee transactions on smart grid
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Magazines
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.571
H-Index - 171
eISSN - 1949-3061
pISSN - 1949-3053
DOI - 10.1109/tsg.2025.3574007
Subject(s) - communication, networking and broadcast technologies , computing and processing , power, energy and industry applications
Distribution systems have traditionally received the least attention in the bulk picture of power systems; they are yet the most "critical component" as they directly impact customers’ perception and utilities’ reputation. While transmission systems have seen abundant literature, innovations, and applications of power electronic-based devices to optimize their performance, distribution systems still require more attention toward a flexible and dynamic scheme to cope with volatile energy consumption and production. As a replacement or enhancement of the traditional ones, Solid-State Transformers can play a central role in the energy management of distribution systems towards this goal, in addition to the mere voltage conversion. This manuscript, developed within the IEEE Task Force on Solid-State Transformer integration in distribution grids, offers a critical review of the Solid-State Transformer potential, services, and technical challenges for its integration in distribution systems. Particular attention is given to scientific trends and open points in the current research that must be addressed before utilities extensively integrate the Solid-State Transformer in distribution systems.