Mediaportalada, An Australia-first using advanced HVDC technology to stabilize an increasingly
renewable grid — A transmission project of national significance to play a key role
in Australia’s energy transition to power 1.5 million homes — Hitachi Energy’s two-
way power transmission technology will unlock Tasmania’s world-class wind and hydro
storage resources to deliver affordable and reliable clean energy for Australians
Melbourne, Australia / Zurich, Switzerland, May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi
Energy has been selected by Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) to supply a high-voltage
direct current (HVDC) project of national significance, which will augment the
connection between mainland Australia and Tasmania’s grid.
The approximately 345-kilometer cable route HVDC system will enable the flow of
renewable power in both directions between the Victorian and Tasmanian states.
For the first time in Australia, Marinus Link will use advanced converter technology
at both ends of the link to stabilize and integrate more and more renewables into the
power grid.
The connection will enable the Tasmanian state to import excess supply of solar and
wind produced in Victoria, while reserving its hydro and storing the extra energy.
Clean hydropower can then feed the mainland grid when it is needed most, acting as a
large battery for the nation. Moreover, it strengthens the security of supply in the
Australian power grid in which electricity is increasingly generated from sustainable
energy.
Hitachi Energy will supply its HVDC Light® voltage source converter (VSC) stations in
the first stage of the project, which will convert alternating current (AC) to direct
current (DC) for efficient, long-distance transmission and DC to AC, where the
electricity is returned to the grid.
“As Australia is rapidly transforming its grid to support the integration of more
clean energy sources, we are proud of our HVDC technology that will help transmit
large amounts of electricity with higher stability and lower electrical losses,” said
