Research Status & Deliverables

Task: EPRI High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission Reference Book (The Olive Book)
Task Description: The EPRI Olive Book is a state-of-the-art guidebook and comprehensive source of technical information for designing, building, operating, and extending the life of HVDC transmission systems.
Update:

• The project team continuously updates the Olive Book.

Task: Underground Transmission Workstation—DC Ampacity
Task Description: This task is to enhance the standalone Underground Transmission Workstation (UTW) DC ampacity calculation software tool for HVDC transmission cables. The calculation procedures are based on previous EPRI studies.
Update:

• The team is identifying and then adding more case studies.

Task: Guide on HVAC and HVDC Array and Export Power Cables for Offshore Wind Farms
Task Description: This task is a multi-year effort to address technical challenges for exporting a large amount of energy from offshore wind collectors to land based grid connections. Both HVAC and HVDC technologies are investigated. The task is to evaluate best practices and state-of-technology from design to operation and maintenance.
Update:

• Additional items will be added to the previously developed document.

Planned Deliverables for 2024

2023 Deliverables

Key Deliverables