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2003 voltage control; network topology; power generation economics; dynamic voltage scaling; capacitors; power generation; power electronics; costs; switches; pulse width modulation inverters

An innovative modular multilevel converter topology suitable for a wide power range

A. Lesnicar; R. Marquardt

This paper presents a new multilevel converter topology suitable for very high voltage applications, especially network interties in power generation and transmission. The fundamental concept and the applied control scheme is introduced. Simulation results of a 36 MW-network intertie illustrate the efficient operating characteristics. A suitable structure of the converter-control is proposed.

Added 2026-04-21