DC and Hybrid AC/DC Distribution Networks Integration [WG 2021-1]
A growing number of sources and electricity loads are natively producing or using direct current (DC), such as: Renewable Energy Sources (RES), including PV panels and wind turbines, e-mobility solutions, storage units and most new electric appliances from domestic to industrial sectors. At the same time, a lot of progress is reported in terms of high-power electronic components, adapted DC breakers and solid-state power transformers.
This has resulted in several worldwide LVDC and MVDC network demonstration projects documented in the DC DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS WG 2019-1 report, showing the high grid flexibilization potential of DC technologies. It is now considered important to develop key standards for new DC network applications; this working group will focus on following these ongoing international developments and provide a platform to foster market-ready DC and hybrid AC/DC grid technologies, as well as applications.