3 Structure 15
Section 2
Transformation the world’s power systems 16
2.1 Better integration renewable energy and loads 26
3.4.1 The all-electric society and power systems 16
2.2.1 Distinct characteristics MVDC grids 24
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Table contents
Executive summary 3
List abbreviations 11
Section 1
Background and introduction 14
1.2.2 Advantages MVDC grids 26
3.2.2 Non-electrical energy demand 17
2.2.2 Changing power system characteristics 17
2.2 Solving distribution corridor issues 26
3.1 Integration intermittent renewable energy 17
2.3 Reducing power losses and expanding power supply reach 26
3.2.2 all-DC power system? 21
Section The MVDC grid 24
3.3 Improvements power system operations 19
2.2.6 Improving sustainability infrastructure 27
.4 Changing load profies 18
2.3 Massive increase energy demand 18
2.2.2.1.5 Improving power quality MVAC distribution systems 27
3.2.2 Proliferation distributed energy resources 18
2.4.4 The growth power systems 19
2.2.1 The concept all-electric society 16
2.1 HVDC MVDC LVDC 20
2.4 Linking different grids and ensuring flexibility 27
3.2.6 Cross-border energy integration 18
2.1.2 Scope and definitions 14
1.5 Increased demand for flexibility and resilience 18
2.2.1 Background 14
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