Testing and Validation of 10 kV SiC MOSFET Based 35 kVA MMC Phase-leg for Medium Voltage (13.8 kV) Grid

This paper focuses on the testing approach and validation of a 10 kV SiC MOSFET based Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) phase-leg meant to interface to a 13.8 kV microgrid. Many of the difficulties associated with testing high-voltage SiC converters are shared regardless of topology, thus the testing setup and challenges associated with it are emphasized while the converter is only briefly summarized. Each component is individually verified, and the entire system is tested up to its rated dc link voltage and power, 25 kV and 35 kVA, respectively.