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 2nd General Assembly
The Consortium meeting at the University of Warwick (UK) The second general meeting of the consortium, held on 1st December 2025 at the University of Warwick, focused on reviewing and discussing the project's progress. Throughout the day, the team...
SAFEPOWER at the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Conference
Die-Level Electrothermal Characterization of Power Devices for Robustness and EMC Analysis On the 17 November 2025, Xavier Perpiñà from the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) had the honour of delivering an invited talk that...
Powering the future with Gallium Oxide films
High-quality Ga₂O₃ thin films pave the way for efficient, next-generation energy solutions. Our colleagues from the Groupe d’Étude de la Matière Condensée (GEMaC UVSQ-CNRS) presented at the GDR MATEPI Conference in Lille (3-6 November, 2025) a...
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 included:1....
SAFEPOWER leaflet
Check about our challenges, objectives and research pillars in a leaflet format! You can download it directly here
SAFEPOWER at the 8th International Workshop on Ultra Wide Band Gap materials and devices
Advances in #Ga2O3 technology From September 22 to 24, members of the SAFEPOWER project team — Amador Perez Tomas (IMB-CNM-CSIC, Spain), Fernando-Pierre G. (IMB-CNM-CSIC, Spain), Aniol Vellvehí i Llovet (IMB-CNM-CSIC, Spain), Ekaterine Chikoidze...






