Our HVDC Consulting services works with High Voltage Directo Current (HVDC) technology, a fast-progressing alternative to AC technology, particularly for transmission connections for offshore wind and offshore transmission networks.
As large-scale offshore energy grows, more and more of the connecting technology is moving from AC to DC. This includes offshore grids as well as point to point connections.
As HVDC Consultants, we can carry out feasibility studies to compare HVAC and HVDC solutions, advise on appropriate technical solutions and also carry out detailed HVDC analysis work.
HVDC Consulting Services
As part of our HVDC Consulting we provide a full range of services, including complex modelling, project development and techno-economic assessment.
- Modelling of HVDC technology including IGBT-based, voltage source (VSC) converters.
- Assessment of feasibility of HVDC versus HVAC options, including losses, availability, capital and operation costs.
- Project development aspects of HVDC such as substation /converter station land take requirements, cable corridor requirements, substation layouts and elevations.
- Development and screening of all potential options, including HVDC and HVAC options.
- Support for regulatory aspects that may impact HVDC project development such as the Holistic Network Design (HND) programme.