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Offshore Wind Transmission Course

Price

$2,250

Duration

2-Day

Dates

May 7-8, 2025

Format

Virtual (Live)

Course Status

Open

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Offshore Wind Transmission Course

Explore the intricate world of offshore wind transmission in this comprehensive two-day course. Gain a deep understanding of the electrical systems that connect offshore wind farms to onshore grids, including both High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) solutions.

This course will take place from 9am until 4pm EST each day.

Course Learning Objectives:

Comprehend the significance of transmission systems in offshore wind energy, including the challenges and considerations involved in connecting offshore wind farms to onshore grids
Gain knowledge of the fundamentals, equipment, and components of onshore substations, focusing on High Voltage Alternating Current (HVAC) technology and its integration with the grid
Learn about the fundamentals of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology, including equipment, components, and considerations for both onshore and offshore substations
Understand power flow within an offshore wind farm, voltage levels, load balancing, and strategies for integrating with onshore grids, including compliance with grid codes
Study the types of export and array cables, and understand the basics of selection criteria and methods for cable monitoring, protection, and maintenance
Analyze technological innovations such as DC grids, floating substations, DC breakers, and DC/DC converters, understanding their impact on the future of offshore wind transmission

What Attendees Think:

“It was an invaluable experience. The course provided a comprehensive overview of the technical, regulatory, and financial aspects of offshore wind power transmission. The interactive format encouraged active participation and allowed for a deeper understanding of the material. What stood out to me in the course was the depth of knowledge the instructors brought to the table. They shared real-world insights and case studies that highlighted challenges and solutions in the field.”

- Jude T. ABS, Managing Principal Electrical Engineer

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for professionals working in the offshore wind industry with high engineering competencies including engineers and technicians, regulatory and compliance specialist, grid operators and utility professionals, academics and researchers, and consultants and advisors. Renewable energy developers, energy analysts and economists, and engineering project members will also benefit.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Offshore Wind Transmission

- Role of Transmission in Offshore Wind Projects

- Key Challenges and Considerations in Offshore Wind Transmission

- Regulatory and Environmental Aspects

Module 2: Onshore Substation Design - HVAC Technology

- Fundamentals of Onshore and Offshore Substations

- Equipment and Components

- Interconnection with the Grid

- Control and Protection Systems

- Project System Studies

- Case Studies and Best Practices

Module 3: Offshore Substation Design - HVDC Technology

- Fundamentals of HVDC Technology

- Equipment and Components

- Considerations for Onshore Substations, Interconnection with the onshore Grid

- Considerations for and Offshore Substation Platform and Offshore windfarm

- Control and Protection Systems

- Project System Studies

- Case Studies and Best Practices

Module 4: Transmission

- Power Flow within an Offshore Wind Farm

- Voltage Levels and Load Balancing

- Grid Connection Strategies

- Integration with Onshore Grids

- Grid Codes and Compliance

Module 5: Export and Array Cable

- Types of Export and Array Cables

- Cable Selection Criteria

- Cable Monitoring, Protection and Maintenance

Module 6: Trending Technology

- Case Studies on Technological Innovations

- DC Grids, Floating Substations, DC Breakers, DC/DC Converters

Course Completion Certificate: Upon completing at least 50% of the course and achieving a minimum passing score of 50% on a post-course assessment, participants will receive a course certificate valid for three years. This certificate verifies that the essential learning outcomes of the course have been met. While not mandatory, this certification is currently undergoing an accreditation process to further enhance its value, allowing it to be used for job applications, promotions, and professional license renewals, such as the PE (Professional Engineer) license.

Course Instructors

Neil Kirby

Business Development Manager, HVDC

GE Grid Solutions

Neil Kirby graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England in 1983, starting work with GEC in Stafford, England, which evolved over the years through GEC Alsthom to Alstom, to Areva, to Alstom and most recently to GE.

He has held many roles in Control System Hardware and Software design, Site Commissioning and Project Engineering in HVDC systems worldwide.

Neil is currently HVDC Business Development Manager, living in Port St Lucie, Florida.

Neil is a Senior Member of IEEE, Cigre B4 Regular Member for the US National Committee, and is active on several IEEE and Cigre working groups.

Hongbiao Song

Global Technical Tender Leader for Offshore Wind

GE Grid Solutions

Hongbiao Song graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, USA with Ph. D degree in Electrical Engineering in Dec 2006. He worked in Bechtel between Oct 2006 and Jan 2014 as Senior Electrical Engineer involving in many large international and US Oil & Gas (O&G) projects such as LNG, refineries, petrochemical, gasification, pipelines, etc. He worked in GE since Jan 2014 with multiple technical and commercial roles involving large international and US projects such as power generation, utilities, O&G, O&G electrification, offshore wind. He had extensive system domain and equipment domain knowledge so he can lead and coordinate with GE internal teams and external partners from different regions and different organizations to win and execute large projects. He led multiple innovative R&D programs in GE such as Trailer Mounted HV Substation, Containerized HV Substation, Fast Power HV Substation Standardization, Floating Offshore Substation.

Hongbiao is currently Global Technical Tender Leader for Offshore Wind in GE Grid Solutions, living in Houston, Texas.

Hongbiao is a Senior Member of IEEE, Cigre B4 Member for the US National Committee, and is active on Cigre B4.98 working group.

The course outline is subject to change and a detailed agenda will be shared after enrollment.