KEPCO develops core offshore wind power energy transmission technology
The Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has been developing core technology for large-scale offshore wind power energy transmission.
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South Korea: The Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) has been developing core technology for large-scale offshore wind power energy transmission in an effort to achieve carbon neutrality.
KEPCO has been leading the development of domestic HVDC technology since 1998, by localizing related equipment and conducting necessary research and development of stable power supply on Jeju Island. The HVDC method of transmission has the advantage of adjusting and transmitting electricity as quickly as necessary to the desired location, making it suitable for highly volatile power sources such as offshore wind power.
Recently, multi-terminal high voltage direct current (MTDC) technology has been gaining popularity in countries like the United Kingdom, Denmark and Germany. It efficiently connects HVDC transmission lines from electricity generation areas to multiple destinations.
In addition, MTDC technology is advantageous for long-distance transmission using cables, so when they are built under the sea from the southern coast to the west coast of Korea, they can provide reliable energy transmission as well as reduce construction and operation costs of energy transmission networks.
By 2023, the company plans to develop control technology and operation strategies as well as an efficient design for the next-generation MTDC grid by reviewing its technical and economic effects based on various predicted scenarios.
Source: The Korea Times
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