Modular power conversion system and method

A modular power converter system comprising:

• a first power bus;
• a plurality of autonomously functioning power conversion modules operatively connected to said first power bus;
• and
• a mode control module that selects power conversion modes for said plurality of autonomously functioning power conversion modules,
• wherein said plurality of autonomously functioning power conversion modules convert electrical power on said first power bus having power of a first power type into power of a second power type depending on power conversion requirements.

A modular power converter comprising:

• a communication bus;
• a first DC power bus;
• an AC power bus;
• a second DC power bus;
• a plurality of autonomously functioning power conversion modules of a first type operatively connected to said communication bus, each operatively connected to said first DC power bus, and each operatively connected to said second DC power bus;
• a plurality of autonomously functioning power conversion modules of a second type operatively connected to said communication bus, each operatively connected to said first DC power bus, and each operatively connected to said AC power bus;
• an electrical connection that operatively connects said first DC power bus to an external power source;
• and
• a mode control module operatively connected to said communication bus, wherein said mode control module selects power conversion modes for said plurality of autonomously functioning power conversion modules,
• wherein said modular power converter performs multiple power conversion functions depending on load and power conversion requirements.