Power electronics can provide utilities the ability to more effectively deliver power to their customers while providing increased reliability to the bulk
power system. In general,
power electronics is the process of using semiconductor switching devices to control and convertelectrical power flow from one form to another to meet a specific need. These conversion techniques have revolutionized modern life by streamlining
manufacturing processes, increasing product efficiencies, and increasing the
quality of life by enhancing many modern conveniences such as computers, and they can help to improve the delivery of reliable power from utilities.