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HVDC Transmission for Renewable Energy Integration

Benjamin R.T. Cotts1, Jay R. Prigmore II.2 and Kevin L. Graf3,    1Exponent Inc., Bowie, MD, United States,    2Exponent Inc., Warrenville, IL, United States,    3Exponent Inc., Menlo Park, CA, United States

Abstract

Renewable energy such as wind and solar are increasing their penetration in the worldwide market with many countries taking proactive approaches and requiring that an increased percentage of total power consumption and/or generation come from renewable energy sources. However, in many cases, the optimal locations for these renewable energy sources are found in rural or offshore locations that are long distances away from urban areas. Therefore, the generated power from these remote ...

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