ODYSSEV partners CIRCE, FHNW, and MTAL participated in PCIM Europe 2026 in Nuremberg, one of the leading international events in the field of power electronics. The conference brought together researchers, industry experts, and project stakeholders to exchange knowledge and showcase technological developments supporting the transition towards more efficient, flexible, and intelligent energy systems.

The event provided an opportunity for ODYSSEV partners to present their latest research contributions and discuss innovative approaches addressing key challenges in next-generation power conversion, including improved efficiency, flexibility, and intelligent system operation.

The ODYSSEV coordinator, CIRCE, presented three research papers exploring advances in control strategies, energy harvesting, and converter design. One of the presented works focused on a decentralized control strategy for a 12-module Cascaded H-Bridge AC/DC converter developed for Solid-State Transformer applications. The study demonstrated how distributed control approaches can enhance the scalability and intelligence of future power conversion systems.

The second paper introduced a magnetic energy harvester capable of extracting up to 1.3 mW from harmonic magnetic fields in DC grids. Developed within the NEUTRALPATH project, this technology opens new opportunities for self-powered monitoring and sensing devices, supporting more autonomous and efficient solutions for grid supervision.

The third contribution, developed within the THEUS project, explored PCB-integrated air-core coupled inductors for interleaved converters. The comparative study investigated compact alternatives to conventional magnetic components, demonstrating the potential of designs that reduce reliance on ferromagnetic materials while enabling more integrated and efficient converter architectures.

In addition to CIRCE’s research contributions, ODYSSEV partners FHNW and MTAL actively participated in technical discussions on emerging power electronics solutions, with a particular focus on hybrid inverter concepts. During the conference, they presented work developed within a Swiss-funded project on hybrid solutions for photovoltaic applications. These concepts share similarities with the hybrid approach being developed within ODYSSEV’s high-voltage powertrain, highlighting the relevance of hybrid architectures for future electric mobility and renewable energy applications.

PCIM Europe 2026 showcased the growing research and industrial interest in technologies that can improve the efficiency, adaptability, and performance of power systems. Through their participation, ODYSSEV partners contributed to this international exchange of knowledge and reinforced the importance of collaborative innovation in developing the energy technologies of tomorrow.

Together, these contributions represent complementary steps towards a common goal: enabling smarter, more efficient, and more flexible power systems through advanced power electronics solutions.