Identifying opportunities for medium voltage DC systems in Australia

Pingyang Sun, Gen Li, Graham Town, Georgios Konstantinou

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Abstract

Transmission and distribution networks based on medium voltage direct current (MVDC) solutions have the potential to provide higher power quality, greater power transmission/conversion efficiency, enhanced power supply reliability/stability, improved power supply capacity, and more efficient corridor utilisation compared to an equivalent ac system. Moreover, MVDC networks can facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources (RESs), energy storage systems (ESSs), and the increasing number of dc loads. However, these systems are still in early development stages; their advantages in need of clear demonstration before large-scale commercial adoption. This paper explores general MVDC network structures and different application scenarios focusing on cases of particular interest to Australian power systems and to Australia in general. Areas of interest are identified and equipment requirement, protection schemes and related challenges are also discussed, highlighting both technical barriers and possible development directions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2022 IEEE PES 14th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC)
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665467384, 9781665467377
ISBN (Print)9781665467391
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event14th IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2022 - Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 20 Nov 202223 Nov 2022

Conference

Conference14th IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2022
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period20/11/2223/11/22

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