The ABCs of HVDC transmission technologies

2007719 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Abstract

An overview of high voltage direct current systems and applications is presented in this paper. The favorable economics of long-distance bulk-power transmission with HVDC together with its controllability make it an interesting alternative or complement to AC transmission. The higher voltage levels, mature technology, and new converter designs have significantly increased the interest in HVDC transmission and expanded the range of applications

Topics & Keywords

HVDC Systems and Fault Protection High-Voltage Power Transmission Systems

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: IEEE Power and Energy Magazine

Volume 5, Issue 2, pp. 32-44

DOI: 10.1109/mpae.2007.329194

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 18.20