High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems enable utilities to move more power further, efficiently integrate renewables, interconnect grids, and improve network performance. HVDC systems utilize power electronics technology to convert AC and DC voltage and are ideal for supporting existing systems or building new power highways.
GE Vernova is globally recognized for designing, manufacturing and delivering customized HVDC solutions for utilities worldwide. With over 130 years of pioneering experience, GE Vernova offers two HVDC technologies, Line Commutated Converters (LCC) and Voltage-Sourced Converters (VSC), to support a broad range of applications and deployable in different schemes including overhead line (point to point), back to back, submarine/land cable and offshore.
Every HVDC solution is tailored and designed based on a project-by-project assessment of the customers' individual requirements, whether it's for connecting offshore wind generation, long distance power transmission, or energy trading between independent networks.
At the core of this technology are ultra high performance converter stations which transform high voltage AC into DC. The electricity is then transported as Direct Current via high voltage transmission lines over distances of up to several thousands of kms.
At the core of this technology are ultra high performance converter stations which transform high voltage AC into DC. The electricity is then transported as Direct Current via high voltage transmission lines over distances of up to several thousands of kms.
GE Vernova's new state-of-the-art HVDC Valve Testing Facility (VTF) in Stafford, UK is the world's first fully programmable waveform generator for HVDC valves. With test capabilities up to 90,000 volts and 6,000 amps for both LCC and VSC technologies, the VTF gives you testing accuracy like never before.
“Tested” host Adam Savage and “Innovation Nation” correspondent Alie Ward travel to Germany to visit the facility where GE Vernova builds the world’s largest power transformer. From there, Adam and Alie board a helicopter to visit the DolWin Alpha Offshore Converter in the North Sea and the facility where the wind power is converted to help power one million German homes.
GE Vernova’s latest fully-digital industrial HVDC Control System is designed to enable utilities to efficiently move more power further with a higher degree of controllability, thus improving power quality and maximizing overall grid performance. Built using GE Vernova’s proven technology, with fully redundant systems and state-of-the-art software, eLumina delivers a reliable, high-performance platform consisting of:
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GE Vernova’s latest fully-digital industrial HVDC Control System is designed to enable utilities to efficiently move more power further with a higher degree of controllability, thus improving power quality and maximizing overall grid performance. Built using GE Vernova’s proven technology, with fully redundant systems and state-of-the-art software, eLumina delivers a reliable, high-performance platform consisting of:
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Utilizing cutting-edge technological advancements, GE Vernova has developed its most advanced MaxSine™ valve specifically to address the complex challenges of the grid. MaxSine™ is a Modular Multi-Level Converter (MMC) consisting of multiple submodules connected in series to form a “chain-circuit”. With this topology, quasi-sinusoidal voltage waveforms can be created and no filter is required for connection to the grid.
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GE Vernova has designed, delivered and supports an installed HVDC capacity of more than 35 GW globally in a broad range of applications and environments. The below details are a selected representation of HVDC projects
HVDC Voltage Source Converters for Efficient Connection of Renewable Energy
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A New Power Highway Through The Alps To Build Europe’s Energy Grid
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Transmitting Power and Controlling Voltage with HVDC in Sweden
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Delivering Efficient Energy Highways in India
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GE Vernova is globally recognized for designing, manufacturing delivering customized HVDC solutions for utilities worldwide.
Over 130 Years of HVDC Innovation and Experience
