CleanTechnica•about 21 hours ago
Why HVDC Export Cables Are An Underappreciated Risk In Offshore Wind
Key Takeaway
Underappreciated risks in HVDC export cables for offshore wind could severely impact project timelines, costs, and overall viability for developers and IPPs, potentially affecting future power supply reliability and pricing for large consumers.
AI Summary
- •HVDC export cables for offshore wind are being identified as an underappreciated risk by industry and governmental stakeholders.
- •The focus of discussions is shifting from the necessity of HVDC for long-distance offshore transmission to more complex, inherent risks associated with the technology.
- •This suggests potential for significant project delays, cost overruns, and operational challenges for large-scale offshore wind developments, impacting developers, IPPs, and future power supply for large consumers.
Topics
interconnectpolicytransmissionwind
Article Content
An Irish energy client was speaking with governmental contacts recently, and HVDC risk came up. Not the usual high-level question of whether HVDC is needed for long-distance offshore transmission, because that answer is often yes once projects get large and far enough from shore, but the more awkward question of ... [continued] The post Why HVDC Export Cables Are An Underappreciated Risk In Offshore Wind appeared first on CleanTechnica .