Recording of Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2026 |Language: English | Duration: 10:44 .

Enhancing Grid Capacity with MVDC Technology and Addressing Renewable Energy Challenges

The presentation emphasizes the critical role of Medium-Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) technology in expanding grid capacity amid the rapid growth of renewable energy sources, particularly in Germany, where installations have jumped from 117 gigawatts to nearly 200 gigawatts since 2018. Current infrastructure struggles with congestion due to bottlenecks in substations and transformers, which disrupts energy delivery and reliability. MVDC technology offers solutions such as efficient decarbonization and flexible transmission connections, enhancing medium-voltage grids using existing cables. This method significantly reduces connection timelines and power losses while allowing direct connections to DC loads. Innovative applications of MVDC, including projects like Engel DC in the UK, demonstrate substantial economic and efficiency benefits, with potential savings of 400 million pounds for Great Britain alone. Effective risk management and stakeholder engagement in decision-making are essential for navigating the complexity of integrating these technologies into existing systems, ensuring resilience in the face of evolving energy demands.

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Speaker

Tom Hoffmann
Lead Sales Manager
GE Vernova

Talk of session: Grid Stability in Practice: Managing Congestion, Flexibility and Power Quality

Grid congestion and renewable growth are reshaping system operation. This session showcases real-world approaches to maintaining stability, from managing network constraints to improving system performance. Discover how advanced grid technologies, power quality and demand flexibility contribute to a more reliable and resilient grid.

Further Talks of this session:

Welcome and Introduction

Speaker

Dr. Jakob Ungerland
Researcher
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

To Talk

Beyond Inertia: Advanced Dynamic Simulation for Autonomous Grid Stability

Speaker

Simon Linnert
Research Associate
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität

To Talk

Grid Stability in the Renewable era: Leveraging Intelligent Voltage Regulation and Power Quality Management

Speaker

Waqas Hussain
Global Account Manager
Reinhausen GmbH

To Talk

Large Scale Solar Storage and Hybrid Systems for Grid Stability

Speaker

Tobias Bangert
Head of Sales International
Janitza electronics GmbH

To Talk

Enabling and Standardising BESS Connection to Grid

Speaker

Kevin Beuchel
International Business Development Is-limiter / UFES
ABB AG

To Talk

Inverter-Dominated Power Grids: Challenges and Opportunities

Speaker

Manuel Jimenez Castro
Global Application Engineer PV | BESS | H2
Siemens AG

To Talk