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T&D Europe, ENTSO-E and WindEurope: How to manage the interoperability challenge in multi-vendor HVDC systems
21 June 2021
An optimised onshore and offshore grid architecture is essential for the integration of renewble energy in the European power system. To become climate-neutral, the EU needs 300 GW of offshore wind by 2050. The interoperability of multi-terminal and multi-vendor HDVC systems is essential to achieve this.
T&D Europe, ENTSO-E and WindEurope have teamed up to tackle the challenge of HVDC interoperability in offshore wind development. Together we will publish a joint report on ''The development of multi-vendo HVDC systems and other power electronics interfaced devices''. It will set out our views on the technology options to deliver multi-terminal, multi-purpose HVDC systems integrating multiple converter stations from a variety of technology providers.
On 21 June from 14:30 to 17:00 CEST, the three associations will orgniase a webinar to explore the outcomes of this joint workstream. A panel session will allow each association to dicuss their perspectives with a broader audience.
Draft agenda
Opening - Modertors: Vasiliki Klonari (WindEurope) and Paulius Butkus (ENTSO-E)
Statement by Director DG Energy - Catharina Sikow-Magny
Statements by T&D Europe, ENTSO-E and WindEurope:
Jochan Kreusel - Deputy President, T&D Europe
Sonya Twohig - Secretary General, ENTSO-E
Giles Dickson - CEO, WindEurope
Break
Introduction and overview of workstreams - Norela Constantinescu (ENTSO-E)
Standardised interaction study processes and interfaces - Oliver Despouys (RTE)
Assessment of interoperability in multi-vendor HVDC systems - Mario Ndreko (Tennet)
Multi-terminal, multi-vendor real industrial scale project - Pablo Briff (T&D Europe)
Cooperation framework and governance - Tobias Moller Ruby (Orsted) and Simon Wenig (Transnetbw)
Network planning, project financing and procurement - Philipp Ruffing (Amprion)
Panel discussion - Moderators: Vasiliki Klonari (WindEurope) and Paulius Batkus (ENTSO-E)
Mark Van Stiphout (DG Energy)
Frank Schettler (T&D Europe)
Wilhelm Winter (ENTSO-E/Tennet)
Troels Stybe Sorenson (Orsted)
Conclusion - Moderators: Vasiliki Klonari (WindEurope) and Paulius Batkus (ENTSO-E)
You can register for the webinar here. Participants will receive the report by email.
An optimised onshore and offshore grid architecture is essential for the integration of renewble energy in the European power system. To become climate-neutral, the EU needs 300 GW of offshore wind by 2050. The interoperability of multi-terminal and multi-vendor HDVC systems is essential to achieve this.
T&D Europe, ENTSO-E and WindEurope have teamed up to tackle the challenge of HVDC interoperability in offshore wind development. Together we will publish a joint report on ''The development of multi-vendo HVDC systems and other power electronics interfaced devices''. It will set out our views on the technology options to deliver multi-terminal, multi-purpose HVDC systems integrating multiple converter stations from a variety of technology providers.
On 21 June from 14:30 to 17:00 CEST, the three associations will orgniase a webinar to explore the outcomes of this joint workstream. A panel session will allow each association to dicuss their perspectives with a broader audience.
Draft agenda:
Opening - Modertors: Vasiliki Klonari (WindEurope) and Paulius Butkus (ENTSO-E)
Statement by Director DG Energy - Catharina Sikow-Magny
Statements by T&D Europe, ENTSO-E and WindEurope:
Jochan Kreusel - Deputy President, T&D Europe
Sonya Twohig - Secretary General, ENTSO-E
Giles Dickson - CEO, WindEurope
Break
Introduction and overview of workstreams - Norela Constantinescu (ENTSO-E)
Standardised interaction study processes and interfaces - Oliver Despouys (RTE)
Assessment of interoperability in multi-vendor HVDC systems - Mario Ndreko (Tennet)
Multi-terminal, multi-vendor real industrial scale project - Pablo Briff (T&D Europe)
Cooperation framework and governance - Tobias Moller Ruby (Orsted) and Simon Wenig (Transnetbw)
Network planning, project financing and procurement - Philipp Ruffing (Amprion)
Panel discussion - Moderators: Vasiliki Klonari (WindEurope) and Paulius Batkus (ENTSO-E)
Mark Van Stiphout (DG Energy)
Frank Schettler (T&D Europe)
Wilhelm Winter (ENTSO-E/Tennet)
Troels Stybe Sorenson (Orsted)
Conclusion - Moderators: Vasiliki Klonari (WindEurope) and Paulius Batkus (ENTSO-E)
You can register for the webinar here. Participants will receive the report by email.