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WG B4.62 Connection of Wind Farms to Weak AC Networks

WG B4.62 Connection of Wind Farms to Weak AC Networks. Working Group Meeting – 1 5-6 June 2013, ERCOT Office, Taylor , Texas. What is CIGRÉ?. International council on large electric systems ( counceil international des grands reseaux electriques )

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WG B4.62 Connection of Wind Farms to Weak AC Networks

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  1. WG B4.62 Connection of Wind Farms to Weak AC Networks Working Group Meeting – 1 5-6 June 2013, ERCOT Office, Taylor, Texas

  2. What is CIGRÉ? • International council on large electric systems (counceil international des grands reseaux electriques) • An international organisation dedicated to the identification and the development of solutions to technical issues in the power supply sector • Began in Paris in 1921 when the first interconnected networks were being planned • With members in more than 80 countries, the combined expertise is directed towards the solution of broader industry problems S. Jones 2013

  3. The Structure of CIGRÉ 16 permanent Study Committees Over 200 Working Groups A1 Rotating Machines A2 Transformers A3 High Voltage Equipment B1 Insulated Cables B2 Overhead Lines B3 Substations B4 HVDC Electronics B5 Protection & Automation C1 System Development and Economics C2 Operation and Control C3 System Environmental Performance C4 Technical Performance C5 Markets and Regulation C6 Distribution Systems and Dispersed Generation D1 Materials & Emerging Test Techniques D2 Information and Telecommunications S. Jones 2013

  4. 2013 SC B4 Colloquium in Brazil 02/10/2013 - 03/10/2013 Brasilia - Brazil Organisation : CIGRE Study Committee B4 and CIGRE Brazilian National Committee HVDC and Power Electronics to Boost Network Performance The Colloquium will cover a range of topics encompassing the challenges that transmission networks are presently facing or likely to face in the future, and the role which HVDC and power electronics will play in meeting those challenges to boost network performance. With the above context, the topics will include the following: Topic 1 - Technological developments Topic 2 - New projects, including upgrades Topic 3 - System planning and related considerations

  5. September 28, 29 and 30:AG & WG Meetings (Meliá Convention Center, Brasilia)For B4 SC Members, AG members, WG members and invited experts only.Hotel accommodation and meeting rooms available.October 1:SC B4 Meeting (Meliá Convention Center, Brasilia)For B4 SC Regular Members, AG members, WG conveners and invited experts only.On September 30, a dinner event will be offered for those participants and accompanying people registered at a local restaurant. This event includes bus service from and back to the Hotel.October 2 and 3:Colloquium (Meliá Convention Center, Brasilia)Colloquium is open for CIGRE and non-CIGRE members.The event consists of two days of technical presentations and discussions.On October 2, an evening dinner at the same Hotel will be offered for registered participants and accompanying people.See Colloquium details.October 3, 4, and 5: Technical Visit (Porto Velho)This event is available for SC delegates and Accompanying persons.Please see the Technical Visit preliminary Program for more details. Pictures below can be seen depicting Santo Antonio Hydro Power Plant and the rectifier converter station sites.

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