HYPERRIDE: implementing DC and hybrid ACDC grids across Europe

DC and hybrid AC-DC grids present advantages and benefits with respect to conventional AC grids, especially regarding the integration of RES (Renewable Energy Sources).

The project HYPERRIDE (HYbrid Provision of Energy based on Reliabilty and Resiliancy via Integration of Dc Equipment) will contribute to the field implementation of DC and hybrid AC-DC grids by identifying and providing solutions to overcome barriers for a successful roll-out of new infrastructure concepts throughout Europe. 

Starting with the definition of most relevant fields of application for DC grids, it will specify the enabling technologies on different levels and will develop guidelines for grid planning and operation. Key technologies for DC grid protection (MVDC circuit breakers) and grid automation (MVDC sensors, DC measurement unit) will be developed further, and automation algorithms will be created, validated in a test platform and transferred towards demonstration. This also involves concepts and solutions for cyber security and fault detection.

With demonstrations in three countries (Aachen - Germany, Lausanne - Switzerland and Terni - Italy) the project will showcase the above-mentioned enabling technologies within a wide range of use cases. The benefits of the solutions will be evaluated and new business models will be created for the products, services and applications developed within the project.

HYPERRIDE will also participate at Enlit Europe 2024, one of Europe’s biggest and most popular energy annual events. Visit the EU Projects Hub – Theatre 3 (Hall 6) to learn all about them!

More information:

https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/957788/results

https://hyperride.eu/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyperride-project/

https://x.com/Hyperride_H2020