HVDC: Planning, Permitting, and Refurbishment

July 30, 2024 | Online :: Central Time

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As the country deals with the challenge of adding more renewable energy to a constrained grid as well as the opportunities available by shipping renewable energy long distances, the use of high-voltage direct current transmission (HVDC) is gaining momentum as a method to increase the stability of the grid. Several large-scale HVDC projects are being proposed, moving through permitting, and being constructed in North America. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the HVDC planning process, lessons learned, permitting, technology developments, future trends, and refurbishment of existing facilities.

Learning Outcomes

• Expand on HVDC technology improvements, developments, and future outlook
• Discuss stakeholder engagement for decreasing project risk and improving environmental outcomes
• Expand on the use of, developments in, and refurbishment of HVDC back-to-back stations
• Listen to a case study on a HVDC project playing a key role in New York’s energy transformation
• Discuss voltage source technology for integration of renewable generation resources
• Review two HVDC projects in operation and what has been learned

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 :: Central Time

 

9:15 – 10:15 a.m. :: HVDC Technology Developments and Future R&D Needs

This presentation covers the latest developments in HVDC Line Commutated Converters (LCC) and Voltage Source Converters, DC Grids, and DC Circuit Breakers. Traditional HVDC applications for long-distance transmission as well as for renewable integration will also be presented. The option of converting AC lines for DC operation to increase the transmission capacity without building new lines will be presented. Future research and development activities for successful operation of DC grids and integrated AC and DC systems will be also covered.

Dr. Ram Adapa, P.E., Fellow IEEE, Technical Executive, HVDC & Power Electronics, Electric Power Research Institute

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:30– 11:30 a.m. :: Conservation Stakeholder Engagement in High-Voltage Transmission Permitting

This presentation will discuss the SunZia Transmission Project as a case study in iterative conservation stakeholder engagement to decrease project risk and improve environmental outcomes.

Adam Cernea Clark, Director of Permitting & Policy Strategy, Pattern Energy 

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. :: Recent HVDC Back-to-Back Station Applications in North America

This presentation will provide an overview of recent HVDC back-to-back projects in North America. Topics will include project locations, real and reactive power capacity ratings, technical characteristics, and in-service dates. Refurbishment of existing converter stations will be reviewed as well.

Etienne Veilleux, HVDC Business Development and Sales manager, Hitachi Energy

Hydro Quebec (invited)

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. :: Lunch Break

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. :: CHPE: A Renewable Energy Solution for New York City

The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) is an innovative renewable power transmission project that will deliver REAL. CLEAN. POWER. to New York.  The project will play a key role in the state’s energy transformation, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, creating jobs, and generating billions of dollars in new investment in New York’s economy while delivering low-cost renewable energy to New York State. CHPE will provide clean energy with the resiliency and environmental safety that New York and the rest of the nation demand.

Robert G. Harrison, P.E., Senior Vice President Engineering, CHPE LLC

2:30 – 3:30  p.m. :: HVDC Voltage Source Converter Technology Review

This presentation will provide more detail into the state-of-the-art of HVDC voltage source technology for integration of renewable onshore and offshore generation resources. Topics will include available power capacity ratings, reactive power capacity and AC voltage control, grid-forming HVDC stations, black-start capability, offshore HVDC stations and multi-terminal HVDC systems.

Roger Rosenqvist, Vice President – HVDC Business Development and Sales, Hitachi Energy

3:30 – 3:45 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:45 – 4:30 p.m. :: HVDC Lines in Operation: Lessons and HVDC Future

This presentation starts with a review of two HVDC projects in operation discussing the Neptune RTS (2007) project and the Hudson (2013) project and lessons learned.

• Project descriptions and performance

HVDC Transmission changes over the past five years

• Public policy, EU and US
• Off-shore wind supply, EU and US
• On-shore changes required to transmission
• HVDC technology transition from LCC to VSC
• Pressures on resources
  • Cable systems
  • Converter stations
  • Engineers, Design, Owner’s and Regulatory

Ernie Griggs, Senior Vice President & Project Manager, PowerBridge

4:30 – 4:45 p.m. :: Final Question Review and Wrap-up

Dr. Ram Adapa, P.E., Fellow IEEE, Technical Executive, HVDC & Power Electronics, Electric Power Research Institute

Adam Cernea Clark, Director of Permitting & Policy Strategy, Pattern Energy 

Ernie Griggs, Senior Vice President & Project Manager, PowerBridge

Robert G. Harrison, P.E., Senior Vice President Engineering, CHPE LLC

Roger Rosenqvist, Vice President – HVDC Business Development and Sales, Hitachi Energy

Etienne Veilleux, HVDC Business Development and Sales manager, Hitachi Energy

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HVDC: Planning, Permitting, and Refurbishment

July 30, 2024 | Online

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Credits

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EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this event

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in for the entirety of the event and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Case Studies and PowerPoint presentations will be used in this event

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 7.0
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

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Who Should Attend

• Transmission planners, engineers, and operators
• Transmission project managers and engineers
• Utility finance executives
• Transmission developers and consultants
• Renewable energy developers
• Lenders and financial institutions
• Construction executives
• Permitting and environmental planners and managers
• State public utility commission advisors and staff