Title
66kV Collector Interface for HVDC

CoPED ID
8323a980-738b-4624-9658-b6abca1b3c30

Status
Closed


Value
£309,425

Start Date
June 30, 2013

End Date
March 31, 2014

Description

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Feasibility study for 66kV inter-array collector networks to allow for more cost effective power collection and connection to HVDC transmission links for large remote offshore wind power parks. The industry is currently installing inter-array networks that operate at 33kV, with the non-availability of slim-line switchgear, transformers and wet-type cables preventing the evolution of these systems to higher voltage levels. The benefits of using 66kV inter array networks include (1) smaller cables to carry the same power (2) lower operating losses as the transmission currents are lower with the higher operating voltage, and (3) potentially fewer offshore AC collector substations.
This project will deliver a detailed techno-economic feasibility assessment of the opportunity that the adoption of 66kV collector systems could bring for large wind farms connected through HVDC systems.

Subjects by relevance
  1. Power transmission networks
  2. Wind energy
  3. Voltage
  4. Networks (societal phenomena)
  5. Networking (making contacts)
  6. Cables
  7. Costs
  8. Transmission of electricity

Extracted key phrases
  1. Inter array network
  2. Large remote offshore wind power park
  3. Array collector network
  4. Few offshore AC collector substation
  5. Cost effective power collection
  6. Collector system
  7. Large wind farm
  8. HVDC system
  9. Collector Interface
  10. Feasibility study
  11. High operating voltage
  12. High voltage level
  13. Hvdc transmission link
  14. Low operating loss
  15. Transmission current

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UKRI project entry

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