1 Scope
The voltage source converter based on high-voltage direct current (VSC-HVDC) transmission
technology has attracted increasing attention because of its advantages such as flexible
control, supply to passive systems, and black start capability, which has been widely
used in offshore wind farm integration. Although offshore wind farms generate electricity
just like any other power plants on a system-wide level, such offshore wind generation
has quite distinctive characteristics to be considered in terms of capacity optimization,
voltage and power control, fault response, multi-frequency oscillation, power DC collection,
etc., when compared to conventional generation integration via HVDC. Understanding
these distinctive characteristics and their interaction with the other parts of the
power system is the basis for integrating large-scale offshore wind farms via VSC-HVDC.
This document discusses the challenges of connecting offshore wind farms via VSC-HVDC,
key technical issues and emerging technologies. The potential solutions include new
technologies, methods and practices to provide more flexibility and improve the efficiency
of power systems. The primary objective of this document is to provide a comprehensive
overview of challenges, potential solutions, and emerging technologies for grid integration
of large-scale offshore wind farms via VSC-HVDC. It is expected that this document
can also provide guidance for further standardization on relevant issues. The purpose
of this document is not intended to hinder any further development of state...