Panel session: Towards the grid of the future: Offshore grid and the supergrid

Session chair
Dirk Van Hertem, University of Leuven, Belgium

Panellists

Dr. Nicoloas Cutululis (Technical University of Denmark, Offshore DC)
Offshore DC grids for large scale integration of wind power
Prof. Oriol Gomis (IREC, CITCEA-UPC)
Operation and control of multi-terminal HVDC transmission systems with offshore wind power plants
Jean Kowal (Medgrid)
Medgrid, a co-development project for the exchanges of electricity in the Mediterranean basin
Callum MacIver (University of Strathclyde, UK)
Challenges for the integration of offshore networks

Abstract

Recent developments in technology and energy policy has led to a strong increase in renewable energy sources throughout Europe. To continue this trend, the power sector is facing a number of challenges. Connecting all energy sources with the consumers is a critical one, specifically because we need to transmit higher quantities of electrical power over larger distances. There is also a trend to move further from shore to reach the plentiful wind and solar resources at places where there is currently no transmission system. A fundamental upgrade of the transmission system is needed, and for this upgrade, HVDC grids are considered to be a realistic alternative. This panel will focus on requirements and challenges for the transmission infrastructure which is required.