Get Current on HVDC: A Growing Trend in Transmission

Thursday Jun 14, 2012 - 12:00 PM Eastern Presented by Energy Central
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More than 50 high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission projects will add 23,000 miles of transmission to the North American power grid. Worldwide, HVDC-line miles are at an all-time high.

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Why? HVDC is better than AC for carrying power long distance - making it ideal for offshore wind. It requires smaller rights-of-way footprints. And, it delivers power directly from point A to point B - alleviating regional-planning and cost-allocation issues.

Transmission planners, managers, and developers - don't miss your chance to get an insider's perspective on the advantages and applications of this quickly emerging technology in TransmissionHub's free webinar: "The 'LD' on HVDC: A New Trend in Transmission."Moderated by Carl Dombek, Energy Central’s senior editor for TransmissionHub, this free webcast will feature industry experts representing transmission providers, builders and developers, including:

Peter Kohnstam, HVDC Business Development Manager at Siemens Energy
Jim Nash, Vice President of Engineering, PowerBridge
Wayne Galli, Vice President - Transmission and Technical Services, Clean Line Energy