Present and future multiterminal HVDC systems: current status and forthcoming developments G. Buigues, V. Valverde, A. Etxegarai, P. Eguía, E. Torres   2017/04/25

Abstract

Considering the importance that HVDC systems are expected to have in the future of power networks, this paper aims to provide a wide overview of the worldwide existing technologies and installations in the field of MTDC-HVDC systems. In particular, it analyses and describes both classic LCC-MTDC systems and present/future VSC-MTDC systems, the latter being based on multi-level converter technology. This way, it is expected that this paper will draw the attention of those researchers looking for a starting point, from where to be able to develop new analysis and developments that increase the applicability of future HVDC systems.

Authors and affiliations

G. Buigues, V. Valverde, A. Etxegarai, P. Eguía, E. Torres
Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering of Bilbao, UPV/EHU. Bilbao (Spain)

Key word

LCC-HVDC, VSC-HVDC, MTDC, multi-level converter, DC grids.

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