TNEI Services were commissioned by Scottish Enterprise (in partnership with SP Energy Networks) to undertake a review of MVDC (medium voltage direct current) technology.TNEI identified potential oppotunities based on a technological and market analysis of MVDC technology, at present and 10-15 years into the future.
Network case studies and stakeholder engagement activities revealed that the establishment of a Test & Demonstration Centre was the most effective route to de-risk and accelerate the deployment of MVDC technology. Therefore a socio-economic assessment of three proposed facility configurations was undertaken. The socio-economic assessment highlighted the benefits from a Test & Demonstration Centre located in Scotland, with a range of supplementary benefits accessible as a result of other DC”related research and demonstration facilities in the country. The full report is available here.
