High voltage DC transmission systems for offshore wind farms with different topologies

Abstract

Theoretical review of various topologies of high voltage DC links in application to off shore wind forms has been studied and analysed. In addition to that, various types of high voltage DC links such as back to back, two terminal, multi-terminal systems has been covered under this study. The Line-Commutated Converters, Voltage Source Converter, Modular Multi-Level Converter as well as some of advanced hybrid high voltage DC topologies in application to off shore wind forms has been reviewed. This study covers complication arising from large-scale wind power generation. The review paper also points out the scope of future research in high voltage DC converters.