March 2026
WEBINAR: Network DC – End of Phase Webinar (Show and Tell)
Date and Time: Wednesday 25 March 2026, 11:00-12:00 UK time
Location: Online
Register: Registration
Join us for a ‘show and tell’ dissemination session on our Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Beta project, Network DC. The session will explore what the project has learned in addressing the Round 1 Whole Systems Innovation challenge.
About the Project:
HVDC Circuit Breakers (DCCBs) will make possible new designs, and operating strategies for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) connections as they develop into much more complex and sophisticated networks. However, DCCBs are an innovative technology untested in the GB and European markets. The National Energy System Operator, GB Transmission Owners, offshore wind developers, and interconnector operators remain uncertain of the performance characteristics, network design implications, reliability, market availability, and cost of DCCBs.
Network DC investigated the use of DCCBs on the GB network. The project demonstrated the performance of DCCBs with detailed testing of generic models to explore protection and control philosophies for DC grids. Stakeholder engagement and cost benefit analysis further examined the business case for DCCBs and explored regulatory and commercial barriers.
June 2026
EVENT: Annual HVDC Operators’ Forum
Date: Wednesday-Thursday 10-11 June 2026
Location: The National HVDC Centre, Cumbernauld
Format: In-person
Register: Registration for 2026 HVDC Operators’ Forum – Fill in form
This event brings together industry leaders, engineers, policy makers, and academics to explore the latest advancements, operational experiences, and best practice approaches in HVDC technology. Through a series of technical presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges and solutions shaping the future of HVDC deployment.
To be confirmed
IN-PERSON TRAINING: Introduction to Real-Time Simulation and Replicas
Location: The National HVDC Centre, Cumbernauld
We are currently revising our Introduction to RTDS course and plan to run an updated course sometime in the next few months. The current plan is to break the course into parts covering introductions to real-time simulation, the use of hardware replicas, and typical testing processes. The date and time for this training course is still to be confirmed. In the meantime, to express an interest in this or any other training at the HVDC Centre, please complete the form by clicking here.