Swiss outfit ABB is supporting the development of a high voltage grid in China that will help supply up to 4500MW of renewable energy to power the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
The Zhangbei HV DC grid in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area of China will enable the integration of remote wind, solar and hydro electricity in a transmission ring network that ensures optimal power flow.
It was designed by State Grid Corporation of China, with ABB supplying several elements including an HVDC light valve (pictured), wall bushings, transformer components, high-voltage capacitors and power semiconductor devices.
ABB Power Grids division president Claudio Facchin said: “ABB pioneered commercial HVDC technology more than 60 years ago and introduced crucial innovations like HVDC light and ultra-high HVDC transmission to ensure reliable and efficient power supplies.
“ABB’s participation in this project reflects SGCC’s ongoing confidence in ABB’s proven HVDC expertise and our long-term efforts to help China strengthen its power infrastructure while minimising environmental impact.”