A power module is described comprising: a plurality of DC terminals at a first end of the power module for receiving a DC input, wherein the plurality of DC terminals comprise one or more positive DC terminals and one or more negative DC terminals; an AC terminal for providing an AC output; a plurality of first switching elements, electrically connected in parallel, wherein the first switching elements are provided in one or more lines running from the first end of the power module to a second end of the power module, opposite the first end, wherein the first switching elements selectively connect the one or more positive DC terminals to the AC terminal; a plurality of second switching elements, electrically connected in parallel, wherein the second switching elements are provided in one or more lines running from the first end to the second end of the power module, wherein the second switching elements selectively connect the one or more negative DC terminals to the AC terminal; and a first current diverting structure connecting one of the DC terminals at the first end and a first DC terminal point at or near the second end, such that current received at the respective DC terminal is directed to respective switching elements at or near the second end of the power module.