Summary

The study considers the overall HVDC system economics, capital (lines and stations), losses, operation and maintenance. The most economically favorable voltages and conductor configurations are studied for several HVDC system alternatives. It is shown how the HVDC line and the converter stations selection impact each combination. Directives are presented on the 'best-solutions' for different sets of transmission parameters.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 388
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
ISBN 978-2-85873-075-9
Study committees
  • Overhead lines (B2)
  • DC systems and power electronics (B4)
  • Power system development and economics (C1)
Working groups JWG B2/B4/C1.17
File size 5 MB
Pages number 164
Price for non member 300 €
Price for member Free

Authors

João Felix Nolasco, JWG Convenor (BR), José Antonio Jardini, TF Convenor (BR), John Francis Graham, Secretary (BR)

Carlos A.O. Peixoto (BR), Carlos Gama (BR), Luis C. Bertola (AR), Mario Masuda (BR), Rogério P. Guimarães (BR), José I. Gomes (BR), P. Sarma Maruvada (CA), Diarmid Loudon (NO), Günter Bruske (DE), Hans-Peter Oswald (DE), Alf Persson (SW), Walter Flassbeck (DE)

Corresponding Members
Kees Koreman (NL), Tim Wu (US), Dzevad Muftig (ZA), Bernard Dalle (FR), Pat Naidoo (ZA), José H. M. Fernandes (BR), Jutta Hanson (DE), Riaz A. Vajeth (ZA), Angus Ketley (AU)

Reviewers
Rob Stephen (ZA), Elias Ghannoun (CA), Samuel Nguefeu (FR), Gabriel Olguín (CL)

Impacts of HVDC lines on the economics of HVDC projects