The Pugalur HVDC project is a 2,000 MW transmission link in India, connecting Pugalur in Tamil Nadu with Trichur in Kerala. Commissioned in 2021, it is India’s first Voltage Source Converter (VSC)-based HVDC project and plays a key role in strengthening the southern regional grid. The project helps balance renewable generation, improves grid reliability, and … Read more
The Itaipu HVDC project is one of the largest and most iconic HVDC transmission systems in the world. Commissioned in the 1980s, it transmits power from the Itaipu Hydroelectric Dam on the Brazil–Paraguay border into the Brazilian grid. With a combined capacity of 6,300 MW, Itaipu remains a benchmark for large-scale HVDC infrastructure, showcasing how … Read more
The ADNOC HVDC Project is the first large-scale subsea HVDC transmission system in the Middle East. With a planned capacity of 3,200 MW, it will connect offshore oil and gas production facilities in Abu Dhabi to the onshore grid. By replacing offshore gas turbines with electricity supplied via HVDC, the project will significantly reduce carbon … Read more
Submarine HVDC cables rank among the most capital-intensive assets in global energy infrastructure, with installation costs running €2–5 million per kilometer plus hundreds of millions for converter stations. These undersea links are critical for offshore wind integration and cross-border interconnectors, but their price tags often exceed €2–3 billion per project. For investors, the growth … Read more
From China’s record-breaking 2,071 km Xiangjiaba–Shanghai line to Europe’s 720 km North Sea Link, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects are redefining how electricity moves across borders and oceans. These mega-infrastructure builds enable bulk renewable integration, long-distance power transfer, and cross-border grid stability. For investors, the longest HVDC projects highlight the growing orderbooks of key … Read more
The Greenlink HVDC interconnector is set to become a key energy bridge between Ireland and the UK, delivering 500 MW of cross-border capacity through a €500 million investment. Scheduled for completion in 2025/26, the project enhances security of supply, supports renewable integration, and strengthens EU–UK electricity trade. While the project itself is privately financed, listed … Read more
High-voltage direct current (HVDC) is becoming a critical enabler of the energy transition, linking offshore wind farms, cross-border grids, and long-distance renewable projects. While no ETF directly tracks the HVDC market, investors can gain exposure through listed suppliers such as Siemens Energy, Hitachi, GE Vernova, Prysmian, Nexans, and NKT, or indirectly via infrastructure and clean … Read more
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission is central to the global energy transition. By enabling long-distance, low-loss electricity transfer – especially from offshore wind and solar – HVDC is becoming a multi-billion-dollar investment theme. This HVDC Project Tracker 2025 compiles the most important projects worldwide, highlighting capacities, project stages, and the companies involved. It serves … Read more
High-voltage direct current (HVDC) is emerging as a cornerstone of modern power infrastructure, enabling low-loss electricity transmission across long distances and between asynchronous grids. From offshore wind hubs to cross-border interconnectors, the technology is expanding rapidly, with Siemens Energy, Hitachi, GE Vernova, and ABB among the key listed players. This article explains how HVDC works, … Read more
High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission has become the backbone of long-distance power transfer, enabling efficient delivery of renewable energy from offshore wind farms and remote generation sites to demand centers. Submarine interconnectors like NordLink and the North Sea Link exemplify how cross-border grids are being tied together, while cable specialists such as Prysmian, Nexans, and … Read more