HVDC-WISE D8.4 Recommendations on Planning Methodologies and Functional Requirements of the Tools

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Abstract

The rapid evolution of power systems towards decarbonisation and decentralisation necessitates transformative approaches to transmission network planning and operation. High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology, particularly in multi-terminal and hybrid AC/DC grid configurations, is emerging as a cornerstone of future resilient and flexible power systems. Future hybrid AC/DC systems will depend increasingly on converter control, DC protection, coordinated power-flow management, and interoperable modelling environments. Planning approaches developed primarily for conventional AC systems therefore need to be extended to capture the controllability, dynamic interactions, disturbance propagation, and recovery characteristics introduced by HVDC. This deliverable, "Recommendations on Planning Methodologies and Functional Requirements of the Tools", consolidates insights from comprehensive research activities and multi-stakeholder workshops carried out under the HVDC-WISE project. It aims to provide structured and actionable guidance to transmission system planners and analysis tool developers on enhancing planning frameworks and simulation capabilities. These recommendations are informed by the outcomes of all HVDC-WISE work packages (WPs) and reflect a synthesis of technical, operational, and resilience-based priorities.

Authors 24

1. Said Ćosić
   Affiliation as printed

   TenneT TSO, GmbH

2. Chavdar Ivanov
   Affiliation as printed

   TenneT TSO, GmbH

3. Medha Subramanian

   Electric Power Research Institute

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   EPRI Europe

4. Colin Foote
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   National HVDC Centre UK

5. Ben Marshall
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   National HVDC Centre UK

6. Simon Thams Aachen

   RWTH Aachen University

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   RWTH Aachen

7. Georgii Tishenin Aachen

   RWTH Aachen University

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   RWTH Aachen

8. Juan-Carlos Gonzalez

   Supergrid Institute

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   SuperGrid Institute

9. Nicolas Barla

   Supergrid Institute

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   SuperGrid Institute

10. Pieter Tielens

    Tractebel Engineering (Belgium)

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    Tractebel

11. Seyedsina Hashemi

    University of Cyprus

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    University of Cyprus

12. Mathaios Panteli

    University of Cyprus

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    University of Cyprus

13. Callum MacIver

    University of Strathclyde

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    University of Strathclyde

14. Lukas Sigrist

    Universidad Pontificia Comillas

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    Comillas University

15. Paul McNamara

    Electric Power Research Institute

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    EPRI Europe

16. Sarah Anhaus Aachen

    RWTH Aachen University

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    RWTH Aachen

17. Willem Leterme Aachen

    RWTH Aachen University

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    RWTH Aachen

18. Florent Morel

    Supergrid Institute

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    SuperGrid Institute

19. Idun Deildokk Vetvik

    Statnett (Norway)

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    Statnett

20. José Rueda Torres

    Delft University of Technology

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    TU Delft

21. Keith Bell

    University of Strathclyde

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    University of Strathclyde

22. Emanuele Ciapessoni
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    RSE

23. Diego Cirio
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    RSE

24. Michael Van der Straeten
    Affiliation as printed

    Amprion GmbH