HVDC Stations & FACTS stations: VSC technology drivers
Time: Tuesday, 03/Sept/2024: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: 2.02 chromium

1. State-of-the-art and how we got here: converter station ratings, topologies, power density, lead times for onshore bulk transmission, offshore wind connection, STATCOM

2. Underlying technology development & choices were instrumental in winning recent large contracts: Station footprint (valve ratings, passives), availability, efficiency, lead time

3. Customer requirements to dominate the next decade and the principal technology and research they drive: Higher valve current; Higher cell voltage; Multi-terminal; Interconnectivity – voltage levels / control+protection / fault levels; Missing standardization; Grid connection code & practices 

Industrial DC-Grids
Properties and Advantages, Fields of Application, Current Projects, Outlook
Time: Tuesday, 03/Sept/2024: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: 2.03 vanadium

Industrial LVDC grids are ready for implementation through Europe-wide, multi-year research and development projects. Compared to LVAC grids, the amount of wiring is halved, energy efficiency is improved due to lower conversion losses and direct energy exchange between electronic devices, and the integration of storage and PV is much easier.  The panel discussion will focus on the benefits, present implementation projects and the market ramp-up supported by DC alliances.

The panel discussion will focus on the benefits, present implementation projects and  the market ramp-up supported by DC alliances.

MegaWatt Charging Meets the Grid
Challenges and their Impact in the Speed of Roll-out
Time: Wednesday, 04/Sept/2024: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: 2.02 chromium

The electrification of commercial heavy-duty trucks necessitates the development of more advanced charging technologies, with megawatt charging as a key solution. In comparison to the conventional European CCS charging standard, the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) offers significantly higher charging power and however also new challenges, particularly in terms of power electronics and the impact of MCS charging stations on the existing power grid. This Industry forum, led by industry experts, will explore the current state and prospects of MCS charging from views of electric heavy-duty trucks, charging infrastructure and the power grid.

Electrification of Heavy Duty Transportation
SiC for E-Mobility
Time: Wednesday, 04/Sept/2024: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: 2.02 chromium

This forum discusses the commercial and technological developments in the Electrification of Heavy-Duty Transportation. The panelists will initially discuss the extreme requirements for heavy rail and urban transport and then for heavy on-road and off-road vehicles. The follow-on technical discussion will address the electric powertrain and related power semiconductors and vehicle modelling.

Sustainable power electronics
Time: Thursday, 05/Sept/2024: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: 2.03 vanadium

In recent decades, power electronics have already made a significant contribution to sustainability in the form of energy savings and increased service life. Are CO2 or water footprints further design criteria and how recyclable are power electronics solutions today? These questions will be discussed in the IF.

Test & Measurement Challenges in Power Electronics
Time: Thursday, 05/Sept/2024: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: 2.03 vanadium

Power electronics is facing a significant change - the market launch of wide bandgap semiconductors and the imminent emergence of ultra-wide bandgap devices are pushing the boundaries of what is technically and economically feasible. At the same time, the enormous market growth requires greater efficiency from developers. Both lead to enormous challenges for measurement technology in power electronics, which will be discussed in this session with experts from the relevant industry.