Brief Updates for 2017

Two brief updates on HVDC projects and related programs:

1.  Firstly, the construction of the Hubei-Chongqin back-to-back HVDC system based on VSC technology started earlier this year, more specifically on the 25th of May 2017. The project that is expected to be completed in late 2018 has a transmission rated power transfer of 50000MW, and a rated voltage of ±420KV, rated current at 1500A. Each station includes two sets of 1250 MW HVDC light  converters.
2. Secondly, the Jiangsu Zhongtian Technologies Co. Ltd announced the successful testing and production of a  ±525KV cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated cable for HVDC light applications.