SAFEPOWER
REDEFINING ENERGY SYSTEM
by developing next-generation Medium-Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) converters
What is the SAFEPOWER project about?
SAFEPOWER is developing the next generation of energy converters to make power systems more efficient, reliable, and sustainable. By investigating key enabling technologies and artificial intelligence, we create smarter solutions that enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve security. Our innovations help to maintain and optimize power systems, ensuring they operate smoothly even in challenging conditions. SAFEPOWER is shaping the future of energy with cutting-edge, sustainable technology.
DURATION
October 2024 - September 2028
PARTNERS
9 Partners
PILOTS
5 Demonstrators
COORDINATOR
IMB-CNM CSIC
BUDGET
4.3M€
5 Pilots
The research done by the project will be tested and validated by five pilots distributed across three EU-member or associated countries (UK, ES, FR).
SAFEPOWER technological objectives
The project aims to enhance the converter’s overall performance, which includes efficiency, reliability, and power density. The initiative involves the design and manufacturing of two solutions for cost-effective, rugged, and highly efficient power MOSFETs, free-wheeling diodes, and solid-state DC breakers based on Silicon Carbide (SiC) substrates, utilizing both smart-planar and trench technologies. Moreover, new methodologies for Condition and Health Monitoring will be set up, along with new techniques for analyzing power modules and devices.
News & Updates
Safepower WP3 online workshop
Condition & Health Monitoring Strategies in MVDC Converters 📢Last week, the 𝗪𝗣𝟯 team came together for a dynamic online workshop focused on 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 📌 Highlights...
SAFEPOWER leaflet
Check about our challenges, objectives and research pillars in a leaflet format! You can download it directly here
Safepower presented at the SMart and Integrated Packages for Power Electronics of the future workshop
Dr. Xavier Perpinyà showcases Safepower research 📢We are pleased to share that Dr. Xavier Perpinyà from the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) presented the Safepower project at the 2nd Workshop on Smart and Integrated...
The SAFEPOWER’s Sister Projects
Shared goal of the EU projects ➡️The Flagchip and MoWiLife projects, both funded by the EU, fall under the same Call as the SAFEPOWER initiative. Their goal is to contribute to "𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯, 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺...
Iberian Peninsula’s Blackout on 29 April 2025
A Wake-Up Call for Power Grid Resilience ➡️ On April 28, just as the Iberian Peninsula was about to experience a significant power blackout, the SAFEPOWER consortium held its 1st General Assembly Meeting — reviewing progress, aligning technical...
Safepower research at the CDE 2025
Dr. Amador Pérez showcases Safepower research at the CDE 2025 We are pleased to share that Dr. Amador Pérez-Tomás, senior researcher at the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) and key contributor to the Safepower project,...