PAN-EUROPEAN INTEROPERABLE AC-DC HYBRID ELECTRICITY NETWORKS

The renewed interest in direct current (DC) power transmission and distribution (T&D) systems is driven by the increasing use of power electronic-based loads and distributed energy resources (DERs) operating in DC. In response to events in Ukraine, the European Commission introduced the REPowerEU Plan, aiming to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian energy imports. The EU-funded HYNET project aims to develop innovative technologies for the transnational design and planning of AC/DC hybrid power systems. It aims to establish standardised methodologies for multi-terminal, multi-vendor MVDC and LVDC systems and to design, implement, and demonstrate innovative solutions for adopting and deploying DC power systems across all voltage levels. The project will showcase HYNET innovations in four European countries.