Megawatt-Class Solid-State Transformer Demonstrated on Live Utility Feeder
Source Summary
North Carolina State University, the New York Power Authority, and EPRI have demonstrated a megawatt-class solid-state transformer on a live 13.2-kV utility distribution feeder. The NC State-built prototype was tested at EPRI's power delivery laboratory, marking what the partners describe as the first independent validation of a megawatt-class SST under real-world distribution conditions.
Why it matters
This demonstration validates solid-state transformer technology at megawatt scale under actual grid conditions, advancing a key technology for modernizing power distribution infrastructure.
