Abstract: An electrical power system may comprise a first energy source management converter (ESMC) configured to be connected in electronic communication with a first power source, a second ESMC configured to be connected in electronic communication with a second power source, and a multi-channel DC bus, wherein the first ESMC is configured to supply electric power to a first channel of the multi-channel DC bus, the second ESMC is configured to supply electric power to a second channel of the multi-channel DC bus, and the multi-channel DC bus is configured to supply electric power to a load.