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High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission solutions

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission solutions

High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission solutions

Product catalog summary
Overview: Siemens Energy has over 50 years of experience in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission solutions, with 78 projects across more than 25 countries. These projects are divided into two main categories: HVDC Classic and HVDC PLUS.
HVDC Classic (LCC) Projects: This category includes 43 projects utilizing line-commutated converters. Notable projects include the Cahora Bassa in South Africa-Mozambique (1,920 MW), Xiangjiaba-Shanghai in China (6,400 MW), and the Western HVDC Link in the UK (2,200 MW).
HVDC PLUS (VSC) Projects: Comprising 35 projects, these use voltage-sourced converters with multi-level modular converters technology. Key projects include the Trans Bay Cable in the USA (400 MW), BorWin2 in Germany (800 MW), and the Viking Link between the UK and Denmark (1,400 MW).
Global Reach: Siemens Energy's HVDC projects span continents, with significant installations in countries like China, the USA, Germany, and the UK, showcasing their global expertise and technological leadership in HVDC solutions.
Future Developments: Upcoming projects include ULTRANET and SuedOstLink in Germany, each with a power rating of 2,000 MW, and the Tyrrhenian Link in Italy, with a capacity of 2 x 500 MW.
Contact Information: Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG, Grid Technologies, Siemenspromenade 9, 91058 Erlangen, Germany. For the U.S., Siemens Energy, Inc, Grid Technologies, 8841 Wadford Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616, USA.
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High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission solutions Over 50 years of practical experience

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An overview of global HVDC references With over 50 years of practical experience, Siemens Energy is a globally renowned technology partner for HVDC solutions: Currently, the company is counting 78 projects among its references, in over 25 countries around the globe. 43 HVDC Classic projects are designed to operate with linecommutated converters (LCC) and have already been commissioned or are close to completion. On top of that 35 more HVDC PLUS projects are based on voltagesourced converters (VSC) with multi-level modular converters technology (MMC). 2

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LCC = Line-commutated converter (HVDC Classic) VSC = Voltage-sourced converter (HVDC PLUS)

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HVDC Classic (LCC) references No. Project name Power rating Project name South Africa - Mozambique United Kingdom Jinping - Sunan Mundra - Mohindergarh Black Sea Transmission Network Poste Châteauguay Virginia Smith Gezhouba - Nanqiao Wien - Suedost Sylmar East Valve Reconstruction Power rating Inter-Island link Pole 3 Finland - Estonia Xiluodu - Guangdong Nuozhadu - Guangdong HVDC Brazil Vindhyachal BtB Block - 1 & 2 refurbishment Tianshengqiao - Guangzhou Moyle Interconnector United Kingdom Thailand - Malaysia East-South Interconnector II and Upgrade Guizhou - Guangdong Yunnan - Guangdong Xiangjiaba...

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HVDC PLUS (VSC) references No. Project name Power rating Project name Power rating Interconnection Baixas – Santa Llogaia for INELFE France - Spain Celtic Interconnector Ireland - France Cobra Cable Denmark - Netherlands Nemo Link Tyrrhenian Link West Belgium - Germany Tyrrhenian Link East Pugalur – North Thrissur (PK2000) Adriatic Link Johan Sverdrup Phase 2 Viking Link Crete-Attica Interconnector Sunrise Wind

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Published by Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG Grid Technologies Siemenspromenade 9 91058 Erlangen Germany For the U.S. published by Siemens Energy, Inc Grid Technologies 8841 Wadford Drive Raleigh, NC 27616 USA For more information, please visit our website: siemens-energy.com/hvdc © 2024 Siemens Energy Siemens Energy is a trademark licensed by Siemens AG. Subject to changes and errors. The information given in this document only contains general descriptions and/or performance features which may not always specifically reflect those described, or which may undergo modification in the course...

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