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[Energy Transition] HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current)

Technology / Service Summary

HVDC is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, opening up new sustainable transmission solutions.

Purpose

- HVDC is a key enabler for a carbon-neutral energy system. It is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, opening up for new sustainable transmission solutions.
- Its applications include connecting remote generation and loads, offshore wind integration, power from shore, interconnecting grids, DC links in AC grids, and city center infeed.  
- Hitachi Energy has enabled more than 150 GW of HVDC links around the world integrated into the power system – sufficient to meet the peak power demand for Japan. 

Feature

- Low transmission loss
- Large amounts of power can be transmitted over long distances
- Suitable for interconnection of grids with different frequencies

Effect

Advancing the energy transition toward a carbon-neutral, resilient society with power and energy management systems that can support the mass-introduction of non-fossil power while minimizing energy costs.

Controlled Substance

Applicable Regions / Countries

  • Japan
  • Southeast Asia
  • Central/South Asia
  • China/ East Asia
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • Oceania
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Central/South America

Accomplishments

Delivery Phase:Commercial (Hitachi Energy)

Related SDGs Goals

  • 7. Affordable and Clean Energy
  • 9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

[Energy Transition] HVDC (High-Voltage Direct Current)

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