Urban rail transit is a major energy consumer in cities. The traditional traction power supply system adopts an "AC power supply + onboard rectification" architecture, which suffers from regenerative braking energy waste, large equipment footprint, and high energy consumption. Full DC power supply represents a technological revolution for rail transit power supply.

| Pain Point | Manifestation | Physical Root Cause |
|---|---|---|
| Regenerative Braking Waste | Braking energy dissipated as heat through resistors | AC architecture cannot directly recover energy |
| Large Equipment Footprint | Bulky substations + rectifier units | Power frequency transformer + rectifier |
| Low Energy Efficiency | Losses from multiple conversion stages | AC to DC through multiple stages |
| High Construction Cost | Numerous equipment pieces and large civil works | Complex architecture |
| Aspect | Physical Principle | Limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Grid → AC Substation | Step-down power supply | Onboard rectification required |
| Onboard Rectification | AC → DC for traction | Braking energy cannot be fed back |
| Aspect | Physical Principle | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| SST Substation | AC → DC±35kV | Single-stage conversion |
| DC Ring Network | Direct DC supply | Regenerative braking energy directly fed back |
Physical Essence: The full DC architecture enables regenerative braking energy to be fed back directly to other trains or the grid through the DC ring network. This is the physical foundation for achieving +5% energy efficiency improvement.
The SST Full DC Power Supply Solution replaces traditional AC power supply with a three-level DC architecture of DC±35kV/1500V/750V:
Construction cost -20%
Energy efficiency +5%
Verified through the Guangzhou Metro Line 8 pilot project

| Value Dimension | Quantitative Metric | Description |
|---|---|---|
| DC Voltage Levels | ±35kV/1500V/750V | Three-level DC power supply |
| Construction Cost | -20% | Eliminates transformers and rectifiers |
| Energy Efficiency | +5% | Regenerative braking direct feedback |
| Pilot Project | Guangzhou Metro Line 8 | Engineering verification |
Urban Grid ──► SST Substation (DC±35kV)
│
├──► DC Ring Network
│ ├──► Onboard DC1500V
│ └──► Onboard DC750V
│
└──► Regenerative Braking Energy Feedback
| Layer | Composition | Power Flow | Design Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substation | SST | Urban Grid → DC±35kV | Single-stage conversion |
| DC Ring Network | ±35kV Bus | Substation → Trains | Direct DC supply |
| Train Power Supply | DC1500V/750V | Ring Network → Onboard | Regenerative feedback |
When a train brakes, the motor operates as a generator. In traditional solutions, this energy is dissipated as heat through resistors. The SST full DC architecture allows braking energy to be fed directly through the DC ring network to adjacent accelerating trains or back to the grid, significantly improving energy utilization.
| Parameter | Value | Physical Significance |
|---|---|---|
| DC Voltage Levels | ±35kV/1500V/750V | Three-level DC power supply |
| Construction Cost | -20% | Eliminates transformers and rectifiers |
| Energy Efficiency | +5% | Regenerative braking feedback |
| Pilot Project | Guangzhou Metro Line 8 | Engineering verification |
Physical Principle: Eliminates power frequency transformers and rectification stages. The urban grid power is converted to DC through SST in a single stage.
Quantified Benefit: Construction cost reduced by 20%, fewer equipment pieces.
Physical Principle: The DC ring network allows braking energy to be fed back directly, eliminating resistive heat dissipation losses.
Quantified Benefit: Traction energy consumption reduced, energy efficiency +5%.

| Cost Item | Traditional Solution | SST Solution | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Investment | Baseline | -20% | Eliminates rectifier equipment |
| Energy Consumption | Baseline | +5% | Significant annual electricity savings |
| Civil Works | Baseline | Reduced | Smaller substation footprint |
| Project | Key Data | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou Metro Line 8 | Construction cost -20%, Energy efficiency +5% | Full DC pilot project |
| Standard | Content |
|---|---|
| GB/T 32583 | Urban Rail Transit Traction Power Supply |
| IEC 61850 | Communication Protocol |
Modular substation prefabrication
Full lifecycle operation and maintenance