Call for papers in IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics (TPEL）

-Special Section on High-Power Electronics for Modern Energy Grids

IEEE TPEL期刊《大功率电力电子：擎动新能源电网的未来》专刊征稿！

Deadline for Submission of Manuscript: March 31, 2026

Scheduled Publication Time: October 2026

摘要提交截止日期：2026年3月31日

计划刊出时间：2026年10月

Brief description

The rapid transition toward low-carbon and sustainable energy systems is driving unprecedented demand for high-power electronic technologies. Against the backdrop of growing renewable energy generation, large-scale electrification in transportation and industry, and increasingly complex power networks, medium- and highvoltage converters have become indispensable. They facilitate the efficient integration of intermittent renewable sources, enable reliable long-distance energy transmission, and enhance the flexibility and stability of the grid— thereby playing a central role in shaping modern energy infrastructures.

In parallel, foundational technologies supporting high-power electronics are advancing rapidly. Major breakthroughs are being made in areas such as novel semiconductor device design, advanced packaging, thermal management, and intelligent gate-drive solutions, all contributing to improved capacity and efficiency. Furthermore, research and development on converter topologies and control strategies, interactions among multiple converters, and advanced sensing and monitoring techniques is gaining importance under high-power scenarios aiming for enhanced robustness and reliability.

能源系统向低碳与可持续模式的快速转型，正推动大功率电力电子技术产生空前的需求。在可再生能源渗透率提升、交通与工业大规模电气化以及电网架构日趋复杂的背景下，中高压变换器已成为不可或缺的关键设备。这些变换器不仅支撑了间歇性可再生能源的高效并网，保障了长距离输电的可靠性，还显著提升了电网的灵活性与稳定性，在现代能源基础设施中发挥着重要作用。

与此同时，大功率电力电子的基础技术也在快速迭代。新型半导体器件设计、先进封装、热管理以及智能门极驱动方案等领域的重大突破，协同提升了系统的功率水平与转换效率。此外，针对大功率场景对鲁棒性与可靠性的严苛要求，变换器拓扑与控制策略、多机交互机理以及先进传感监测技术的研究也日益受到重视。

Objective

The objective of this Special Section is to bring together researchers, engineers, and practitioners to showcase and advance the state of the art in high-power electronics and their applications in modern energy systems. Emphasis will be placed on innovative device technologies, application-driven solutions, as well as emerging methods in modeling, control, hardware integration, and reliability. By addressing these diverse yet interconnected topics, this Special Section aims to foster knowledge exchange, highlight practical implementations, and accelerate the development of intelligent, efficient, and resilient high-power electronic systems for tomorrow’s grid .

本专题旨在汇聚学术界与工业界的专家学者，集中展示并推动大功率电力电子技术及其在现代能源系统中应用的前沿研究。本专题将重点关注创新型器件技术、面向应用的解决方案，以及仿真建模、控制、硬件集成与可靠性领域的新兴方法。通过探讨这些多元且紧密关联的主题，本专题旨在促进学术交流，推动实际工程应用，并加速开发面向未来电网的智能化、高效化且具韧性的大功率电力电子系统。

Subtopics

The scope of this Special Section includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Ø Fundamental and practical advancements of high-power semiconductor devices (Si, SiC, GaN, etc.), covering advanced chip design, packaging technologies, thermal management, intelligent gate drives, and overload capacity enhancement.

Ø Applications and implementations of high-power electronics in the electrified power systems, such as large-scale renewable energy integration, grid-forming strategies, HVDC systems, power supplies for hyperscale data centers, hydrogen-grid coordination, and grid-scale energy storage technologies.

Ø Novel topologies for high-voltage electronic systems—including AC/DC converters, hybrid DC transformers and breakers, and FACTS devices—alongside their hardware implementation, dynamic interactions, and integration with measurement, control, and communication infrastructures.

Ø Modeling and simulation methodologies of high-power electronics, including equivalent circuit models,DC and AC cable modeling, simulation tools, and digital real-time simulation for high-power converters.

Ø Hardware design and integration of high-power electronics for high-voltage applications, addressing mechanical structures, insulation coordination, EMI/EMC considerations, and testing techniques.

Ø Robustness and reliability of high-power electronic equipment, with emphasis on online monitoring, predictive maintenance, and coordination between converter control and grid protection.

本专题涵盖（但不限于）以下领域：

Ø 大功率半导体器件的基础与应用研究（Si、SiC、GaN 等）：包括先进芯片设计、封装技术、热管理、智能门极驱动以及过载能力提升。

Ø 电力系统的电力电子应用：包括大规模可再生能源并网、构网型控制策略、高压直流输电、超大规模数据中心电源、氢能-电网协同以及电网级储能技术。

Ø 高压电力电子系统新型拓扑：包括交流/直流变换器、混合式直流变压器与断路器、柔性交流输电（FACTS）设备，以及相关的硬件实现、动态交互、控制与通信基础设施集成。

Ø 大功率电力电子建模与仿真方法：包括等效电路模型、直流/交流电缆建模、仿真工具以及大功率变换器的数字实时仿真。

Ø 高压应用下的硬件设计与集成：包括机械结构设计、绝缘配合、电磁干扰/电磁兼容及测试技术。

Ø 大功率电力电子设备的鲁棒性与可靠性：重点关注在线监测、预测性维护以及变换器控制与电网保护之间的协调。

TPEL Special Section Guest Editors

TPEL Special Section Guest Associate Editors

Proposed timeline

Notice

All manuscripts must be submitted through ScholarOne at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tpel-ieee. Submissions must be clearly marked “Special Section on High-Power Electronics for Modern Energy Grids” on the cover page. Hardware based experimental results are desired to support proposed ideas. When uploading your paper, please select your manuscript type “Special Section.” Refer to https://www.ieee-pels.org/ for general information about electronic submission through ScholarOne. Manuscripts submitted for the special section will be reviewed separately and will be handled by the guest editorial board .

所有稿件均须通过 ScholarOne 系统提交（网址：https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tpel-ieee）。请务必在封面页清晰标注“Special Section on High-Power Electronics for Modern Energy Grids”。本专题倾向于接收包含硬件实验结果的研究成果，以支撑所提出的理论观点。上传论文时，请在稿件类型（Manuscript Type）中选择“Special Section”。

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