2 Scope and definitions 14
1.3 Massive increase energy demand 18
2.3 Structure 15
Section 2
Transformation the world’s power systems 16
2.6 Cross-border energy integration 18
2.1 Distinct characteristics MVDC grids 24
3.1 Integration intermittent renewable energy 17
2.1.1 The concept all-electric society 16
2.4 Changing load profies 18
2.2.1 Better integration renewable energy and loads 26
3.2.4 Linking different grids and ensuring flexibility 27
3.3 Improvements power system operations 19
2.2 Changing power system characteristics 17
2.2.2 all-DC power system? 21
Section The MVDC grid 24
3.3 Reducing power losses and expanding power supply reach 26
3.5 Improving power quality MVAC distribution systems 27
3.4.2 Proliferation distributed energy resources 18
2.2.2.2 Solving distribution corridor issues 26
3.2.2.2 Non-electrical energy demand 17
2.2.2.2.1.1 HVDC MVDC LVDC 20
2.1 The all-electric society and power systems 16
2.7
Table contents
Executive summary 3
List abbreviations 11
Section 1
Background and introduction 14
1.6 Improving sustainability infrastructure 27
.5 Increased demand for flexibility and resilience 18
2.1 Background 14
1.2 Advantages MVDC grids 26
3.4 The growth power systems 19
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