An electrical power conversion system for converting a high voltage from a HV electrical power supply to a low voltage is disclosed. In an embodiment, the electrical power conversion system includes at least one power converter and at least one RC network including a plurality of resistive components and a plurality of capacitive components electrically connected in series. In an embodiment, the at least one RC network is in series connection with the at least one power converter and the at least one RC network and at least one power converter are arranged to be connected across a line potential of the HV electrical power supply.