Supergrid Architecture & Systems
“To make the energy transition a success, electricity grids must have the capacity to integrate renewable energies on a massive scale, via direct current (DC) components. SuperGrid Institute provides expertise to develop the technologies and associated analytical methods needed to guarantee the smooth operation of interconnected AC and DC networks.“
Jean-Baptiste HEYBERGER, Department Director – Supergrid Architecture & Systems
SuperGrid Institute’s experts work to overcome the technical challenges confronting DC grids. We develop technologies to control and protect the stability of HVDC and MVDC networks, which need to be much more dynamic than AC networks. Defining the requirements for the key components of DC grids or combined AC-DC power systems and designing and simulating the technical performance of these systems are key to our work.
We employ real-time, electromagnetic transient simulations with accurate, built-in models of power converter control systems to demonstrate how a system will perform when a new technology is integrated into the network (for example, a new protection strategy).
Recent publications
DC Short-Circuit Tests of a 50 kV Resistive Superconducting Fault Current Limiter
DC short-circuit tests validate a 50 kV resistive superconducting fault current limiter (RSFCL) for HVDC and MTDC protection.
FEPPCON XII: Sustainable Power Electronics Technology
This paper explores Sustainable Power Electronics and the challenges of reducing material use, environmental impact and end-of-life waste. It highlights the importance of life-cycle thinking, circular economy principles and improved environmental data for designing future power electronic systems.
Electric Field Measurement in Gas-Solid Insulation System under Lightning Impulse
Electric field measurements in a gas-solid insulation system under lightning impulse improve understanding of surface and space charge effects on insulation performance.
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Jean-Baptiste HEYBERGER, Department Director
