Hybrid Transfer Switch for High Reliability for High Reliability and Reduced Transfer Times

A system for executing a transfer from a first power source to a second power source is provided. The system includes one or more sensors configured to detect an electrical measurement associated with powering a load and a controller. The controller disconnects the first power source from the load, initiates a first connection between the second power source and the load via a mechanical switch and a second connection between the second power source and the load via a semiconductor switch assembly, based on determining that a current from the first power source is reduced to zero, and disconnects the second connection between the second power source and the load via the semiconductor switch assembly based on determining that the first connection between the second power source and the load via the mechanical switch is established.