Swedish technology company SCiBreak has completed the successful testing of a DC circuit breaker module prototype, which could be used in the future development of offshore transmission grids.
The test was run over a three-day period earlier this month at the KEMA laboratories of DNV GL in Arnhem, in the Netherlands (pictured).
SCiBreak carried out the work as part of the EU-backed Promotion project, which is seeking to address challenges to the development of a cost-effective and reliable meshed HVDC grid.
“The current tests by SCiBreak verify the functioning of a novel technology concept and constitute a major milestone for the project,” said the company.
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Swedes tip hats to DC trial
By EBS