The multiDC project: Research Towards a Holistic Integration of HVDC Links into Large-Scale AC Power Systems

Conference: NEIS 2020 - Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems
09/14/2020 - 09/15/2020 at Hamburg, Deutschland

Proceedings: NEIS 2020

Pages: 7Language: englishTyp: PDF

Authors:
Weckesser, Tilman (Danish Energy, Frederiksberg, Denmark)
Misyris, Georgios; Tosatto, Andrea; Chatzivasileiadis, Spyros (Technical University of Denmark, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark)
Obradovic, Danilo; Ghandhari, Mehrdad (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden)
Eriksson, Robert (Swedish National Grid, Sundbyberg, Sweden)
Bastin, Betrand (University of Liège, Liège, Belgium)
Van Cutsem, Thierry (FNRS and University of Liège, Liège, Belgium)

Abstract:
In this paper, strategies for a holistic integration of multiple HVDC links into existing power systems are presented. High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) links can support the operation of AC grids on different timescales. Contrary to AC transmission lines, the power flow on HVDC links can be freely controlled. Due to their ability of rapidly controlling the power transmitted, they can help to stabilize the dynamic system response of interconnected power systems, e.g. providing fast frequency response. Moreover, they can be an important tool in controlling and in optimizing the operation of interconnected power system. In this paper, different strategies are presented, then their benefits and potential challenges are discussed.