Enabling Technology Implementation

for Interconnecting Grids

in South Asia
Knowledge Sharing Workshop for Sri Lankan Power Stakeholders
Organized by:
USAID’s South Asia Regional Energy Partnership
(SAREP)
June 23, 2024
Key objectives of this Technical Knowledge Series

• Promote Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia region with a

focus on India-Sri Lanka transmission interconnection.

• Build and develop knowledge on High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)

Operations Planning
systems and associated elements for as planning, construction and
operations of such systems
Construction

• Share the knowledge from South Asia and success stories from across
the globe on development and implementation of systems to Sri Lankan
Power Sector stakeholders.

• Enhance the Institutional and Individual’s capabilities among policy

makers, regulator, and utility
Context

Bhutan
Nepal

Myanmar

India Bangladesh • Regional Electricity trade in the region in

increasing swiftly

• Certain countries like Nepal and Bhutan

does both export and import
Sri Lanka
• India exports to Bangladesh and Myanmar

• India-Sri Lanka is under active

consideration
Existing CBET Transmission system (132kV and above)
India-Bangladesh HVDC Interconnection
• On 5th October 2013 Bangladesh and India connected their grids with
the commencement of Bheramara (Bangladesh)–Baharampur (India) 400
kV back-to-back HVDC transmission link with a capacity of 500
MW, which was later enhanced to 1,000 MW.
• The total cost of the transmission line both on the India and Bangladesh
sides for 1,000 MW is nearly 313 million USD.
• Of the 1,000 MW transmission line including back-to-back HVDC link,
the first phase (500 MW) in Bangladesh side was commissioned in
2003 at a cost of 183 million USD. This first phase consisted of
1. 27.3 kilometers (km) of 400 kV, double circuit overhead
transmission line;
2. one 500 MW high-voltage direct current back-to-back station at
Bheramara; and
3. 4.5 km of 230-kilovolt Double Circuit line in line out overhead • 20-24 GWh/day, total 8413.52 GWh traded in
transmission line at Ishurdi Khulna. FY 2023-24
• The second phase consisted of 28 kilometres (km) of 400 kV, double • 20 June 2026: 1043 MW, 24.07 GWh traded.
circuit transmission line, adding a capacity of 500 MW was commissioned
in 2018.
• The doubling of capacity of the cross-border power transmission link to
1,000 MW, at Bangladesh side.
HVDC systems market overview
• HVDC transmission market is expected to reach ~$15 Billion from
$11.4 billion from 2023 to 2028, growing 5-6% CAGR, by $22 Billion
Components
by 2032.
• Converter stations
• Transmission cables
• Majority of HVDC systems in 2023 are Overhead, followed by • Others
subsea, mixed and underground system.
Project type
• A number of projects Voltage Sourced Converter (VCS) based HVDC • Point-to-point
projects are increasing due to : • Back-to-back
• Multi-terminal
• Renewable energy
• Demand of reliable power supply Technology
• Favorable policies and initiatives
• Capacitor Commutated Converters
(CCC)
• In Asia, HVDC systems are mainly planned by China due to • Voltage Source Converters (VCS)
favourable regulatory environment and increasing Rural • Line Commutated Converter (LCC)

electrification. Increase in RE projects in UK and Germany are major Application

drivers in Europe
• Bulk power transmission
• Interconnecting grids
• High capital cost, lack of standardization and interoperability remains • Infeed Urban areas
some of the concerns
 Plan of Knowledge Sharing Energy Series on HVDC systems
• Planning and implementation
• Submarine Cable and Indian experience sharing
OEM/Developer perspective • OEM/Developer-1 perspective
and case studies and global case studies
• OEM/Developer-3 perspective
and case studies
Part-III Part-I
• Experience sharing by 8 July 24 June
Bangladesh
HVDC and
associated
systems

• Power System Operations and

Load Despatch perspective
Part-II • OEM/Developer-2 perspective
and global case studies
1 July
Key aspects relating to the Program
• Please enter your questions in the designated Q&A text boxes, and the speaker
will address them towards the end of the session.

• Presentations/recording will be circulated in a 10 days time.

• Separate registrations will be required for subsequent sessions, however

intimation to all the nominated participants will be provided Questions
Program
materials

• Provide your feedback to the link shared by us.

Feedback Registration
Agenda- Part-I, June 24, 2024
Technical Session 1: HVDC systems for interconnecting Grids among nations
• High-voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems for interconnecting Grids among nations
• Key requirements of HVDC transmission system planning
• Various types/modes of HVDC system, advantages, applications etc
• Key learnings/experiences from planning, execution, and operations of HVDC system
70-90 mints
• Examples/Case studies for India (cross border electricity trade, connecting regions etc)
system configurations, applications uses, and benefits including investment returns,
recovery time, cost sharing in case of CBET, etc.
• Q&A
Technical Session 2: Perspective of a technology provider on HVDC system
 Perspective of a technology provider on HVDC system
 Introduction (brief on global outlook, interconnections and market drivers)
 HVDC technology – Features, advantages, and applications
 HVDC interconnections
o Main requirements
o Typical solution (Mainly HVDC station + briefly about other elements)
o Relevant Case study 1-4
70-90 mints
 Plan – Build – Operate HVDC interconnection projects
o Overview
o Feasibility studies
o Integration requirements
o Inputs or rely upon data for Tendering & execution
o Operation – service models and long term contracts
 Q&A
Speaker’s profile
• Mr. Tyagi possess extensive experience of ~28 years in designing ,
Construction, and Operation and Maintenance of HVDC systems in
India.

• Some of the projects in which he has been involved are ±800kV,

6000MW HVDC North East Agra HVDC Multiterminal project,
±800kV, 6000MW HVDC Champa –Kurukshetra Transmission link
with Dedicated Metallic Return (DMR) and 320KV 2000MW Pugalur
Trichur VSC based HVDC project. All these projects are ‘first of its
kind’ in the world.
Dr. Puneet Tyagi • He has also been involved in the Consultancy for Design of India
Chief General Manager: Bangladesh Interconnector, 2 X 500 MW HVDC BTB Link.
Engineering-HVDC
Department • He has experience in performing the CTU functions also. He has
published papers in various National and International Journals.
Power Grid • He holds B.E.(Electrical), IIT Roorkee, PGDM (HR, Fin), MDI,
Corporation of India Gurgaon, and PhD(Management) Lingayas Vidyapeeth , Faridabad
Limited
Speaker’s profile

• Shanthakumar M S working in Hitachi Energy since from year 2005

and having more than 25 years of experience in Power electronics
converters, power system, grid integration technologies, various
industry energy saving applications.

• He is expert in HVDC technologies and HVDC applications for

Renewable integration, city infeed and regional interconnection.
Shanthakumar M S • In past he has been associated with firms including ABB, NELCO
VP and Market Product
Manager • He holds M.Tech in industrial drives and computer applications

Hitachi Energy
Agenda- Part-II, July 1, 2024
Technical Session 3: Perspective of a technology provider on HVDC system

• Various technological options available on HVDC with their advantages, applications etc
• Critical aspects to look-into while planning, execution, and operations of HVDC systems
• Global success case studies (underground/sea cable/overhead interconnection with
70-90 mints HVDC systems), benefits, etc.
• Preparedness required by utilities for HVDC system
• End customer’s (transmission players) interaction
• Q&A

Technical Session 4: Perspective of a System Operator on HVDC and cabling system

 Cross Border Electricity Trade power system operations using HVDC system
 HVDC system operational planning (flow control, voltage control, protection, etc.)
 Issues and challenges
70-90 mints
 Preparedness required by the country’s operators for HVDC system, cabling system, etc.
 Sharing experience on tariff of HVDC/transmission system from India
 Q&A
 Thank You
Contact: pramod.thakur@ptcindia.com
References
1. https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/hvdc-grid-market-1225.html
2. SAREP’s report: Research Study on International Best Practices on Business and Financial Models for Developing Cross-Border Electricity
Transmission Infrastructure