May 2019 - SuperGrid Institute

SuperGrid Institute’s participation in PROMOTioN’s Work Package 9

Communications2022-11-30T10:40:54+01:00May 22nd, 2019|Publications, Supergrid Architecture & Systems|

SuperGrid Institute is proud to have been an active participant in the PROMOTioN project since 2016. This project is part of the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program and is made up of several work packages (WP) that share a common aim: developing meshed HVDC offshore grids that are both cost effective and reliable, through technological innovation. SuperGrid Institute is an active member of several Work Packages, including WP9 whose objective is to develop fault clearing strategies using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) real-time simulation (RTS).

Structural Analysis and Modular Control Law for Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC)

Communications2019-06-14T14:57:38+02:00May 21st, 2019|Power Electronics & Converters, Publications|

This paper proposes an in-depth analysis from the control point of view of dynamic models of a Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) application.

New challenges for High voltage transmission

Communications2023-01-31T13:36:10+01:00May 15th, 2019|High Voltage Substation Equipment, Publications|

In able to fully integrate renewable energies and to stop to use fossil energy and nuclear power, there is a need to evolve the current electric grid in a new one called the supergrid. This new grid will be based on a mix of High Voltage AlternativeCurent (HVAC) and High voltage Direct Current (HVDC) junctions highly meshed with Gas Insulation Substation (GIS) as nodes. While HVAC GIS technologies are well mastered, HVDC ones are still at the beginning. One weakness of the equipment being dielectric insulators, industries may have to conceive new dielectric formulations or improved ones. This paper presents a list of properties and values to target for future dielectrics formulation. At the end, it highlights as well, the importance of health and environnement and how their consideration have to be at the same level of attention than the final properties of the dielectrics.

SuperGrid Institute at PCIM Europe 2019

Communications2022-11-30T10:41:14+01:00May 13th, 2019|Event, Power Electronics & Converters|

This year, for the first time our presence at PCIM Europe 2019, was noticeable with our stand from 6th to 9th May. At the conference, and as power electronics is at the heart of our innovations, SuperGrid Institute was invited to present during the « Smart Transformers » special session.

Relive the SuperGrid Institute inauguration

Communications2022-11-30T10:41:29+01:00May 6th, 2019|Event|

If you would like to re-live your day with us, or if you were unable to attend, we invite you to watch this short video to discover the day’s events and our test platforms & facilities.