Summary

This technical brochure provides guidance for system planners and designers to choose the optimal DC voltage for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) grids. This includes a clear technical definition for the "DC voltage" in line with current practices and standards, a list of recommended values based on technical considerations and drivers from system planning, and a flowchart to guide the selection of the optimal voltage for individual projects.

Additional informations

Publication type Electra
Reference ELT_292_2
Publication year 2017
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees DC systems and power electronics (B4), Power system development and economics (C1)
Working groups JWG B4/C1.65
File size 2 MB
Pages number 3
Price for non member 20 €
Price for member Free

Authors

SIVIERO

Recommended voltages for HVDC grids
Recommended voltages for HVDC grids