%PDF-1.4 % The blaze halted electricity imports via the 2,000 megawatt power cable until March of next year. The blaze started early on. Built using GEs proven technology, with fully redundant systems and state-of-the-art software, eLumina delivers a reliable, high-performance platform consisting of: Utilizing cutting-edge technological advancements, GE has developed its most advanced MAXSINE valve specifically to address the complex challenges of the grid. Since the commissioning of the 2,000MW DC link in the 1980s, the bulk of power flow through the link has been from France to Britain. usability. JavaScript and reload the M St Martin's Church, Aldington (2 C, 10 F) Media in category "Aldington, Kent" Voltage levels of 800kV and above have been considered but no converter stations have been built at these voltage levels. 73 73 Cross Channel Sellindge Converter Station 2000MW double bipole HVDC scheme In service 1985/86, Air cooled valves SVC per bipole World's . A fire at National Grid's IFA1 interconnector site in Sellindge is to see power prices once again spike in the UK as 1GW of capacity drops off the system. The cable had a length of 65km (40miles) and was operated symmetrically at a voltage of 100kV and a maximum current of 800amperes. Railway stations nearby postcode TN25 6AH. It plays a vital role, increasing the UKs energy security, reliability and capacity by connecting with the French electricity transmission network to bring a number of benefits, including lower cost electricity, increased access to low-carbon energy and improved security of supply. IFA Availabilty Update. 0000007499 00000 n IFA is the European link combining the technical and commercial expertise of both RTE and National Grid Interconnectors. The Sellindge converter station was deployed in an operationally critical part of the UKs transmission network to increase the capacity and ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity. Sign up to get the latest stories from Kent direct into your inbox here, The National Grid Sub Station in Sellindge. In NGV, we expect underlying operating profit to be around 180 million higher than 2021/22 with the return to full service of IFA1 following the Sellindge converter station rebuild, first full year of operations of NSL, increased auction prices and insurance proceeds received in 2022/23 and increased profits at Isle of Grain. and begin my permanent role on-site at Sellindge. partially led to a global energy emergency, New images released after 'worrying' disappearance of schoolboy, 16, from Sevenoaks, Prezzo apologise to guests at Tunbridge Wells restaurant horrified by 'hostility' and 'discrimination' from staff, Kent COVID: Map shows most infected neighbourhoods in Kent as cases rise nationwide, Person rushed to hospital in 'serious condition' after collapsing in Tonbridge Lidl, Live as Kent Police increase Dover presence ahead of 'anti-immigration' protests, Extra officers are present throughout the town ahead of the anti-refugee protest, Every Kent caf, restaurant, pub and takeaway with a hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, Here is every Kent eatery with a rating of 1 or 0 stars listed on the FSA website, Kent weather: New map shows Arctic blast to hit towns with heavy snow, A level two "cold weather alert" will be in place for Kent from Monday (March 6), Herne Bay: Kent's 'worst' seaside town has a 'sad reputation', Deal was found to be the best seaside town in Kent by Which? The fire started at the National Grid site in Sellindge, Kent, in the early hours (Picture: Google) A fire erupted at a key National Grid station . Thankfully no one was injured and the emergency services got the fire under . "During his time with Siemens as a project management professional, Tomek developed comprehensive understanding and mastery of how small and large (1m - 100m+) complex projects are structured, controlled & driven, and subsequently has been exposed to the various challenges in their delivery. [1~e:;R0 01303 815200. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Over 30 years experience in delivering secure, sustainable and affordable energy. Following a tender process, the Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts were awarded to partners with an international reputation: Siemens has built the converter stations, Balfour Beatty/Prysmian are responsible for the manufacturing and installation of the DC cables in the Tunnel and the underground AC cable system in the UK. Supportable for the next 10 years, the system is operationally future-proofed to ensure the integration of IFA1 with IFA2, with clear upgrade pathways and backwards compatibility to optimise system longevity. The first 400 kV substations in Scotland were commissioned in 1972 associated with the line from Hunterston, Ayrshire to Neilston, Renfrewshire. A fire which broke out at the Sub Station in Sellindge on September 15 left the site damaged and partially led to a global energy emergency. We deliver unparalleled efficiency and safety, vital to the energy needs of GB and the north-western European Region. These candidates have been chosen based on the following criteria: This means that additional converter design and equipment prototype development and testing would be necessary in the coming years. In common with the 1961 scheme, there is no provision to permit neutral current to flow through the sea. The UK is rarely a net importer from the Continent, and only at times of low demand (mild weather overnight, low wind . GE is globally recognized for designing, manufacturing and delivering customized HVDC solutions for utilities worldwide. Converter Station 1 Sellindge, UK Rosser, Canada So Roque, So Paulo Yigne, Sweden Inga, Zaire Apollo, South Africa Dickinson, Minnesota Arrowhead, Minnesota North Cowichan, British Columbia New Brunswick, Canada Converter Station 2 72 km 92.9 km 33 km Length of Cable Some systems that used thyristors from rst . National Grid, which owns the 2,000 megawatt cable, expects half of its capacity to return to service on . Improve quality, stability and maximize network performance. site. The HVDC Cross-Channel (French: Interconnexion France Angleterre) is the name given to two different high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnectors that operate or have operated under the English Channel between the continental European and British electricity grids.. The nearest railway station to postcode TN25 6AH is Westenhanger. 0000014614 00000 n With over 130 years of pioneering experience, GE offers two HVDC technologies, Line Commutated Converters (LCC) and Voltage Source Converters (VSC), to support a broad range of applications and deployable in different schemes including overhead line (point to point), back to back, submarine/land cable and offshore. With this topology, quasi-sinusoidal voltage waveforms can be created and no filter is required for connection to the grid. 0000019365 00000 n In 2006, 97.5% of the energy transfers were made from France to UK, supplying the equivalent of 3million English homes. "The fire at the IFA site essentially means the loss of 2 gigawatts (GW) of. . A fire at a National Grid site has shut down a power cable linking electricity supplies between the UK and France. Electricity is converted from alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) and vice versa in a converter station. Performance & security by Cloudflare. 0000010312 00000 n It plays a vital role, increasing the UKs energy security, reliability and capacity by connecting with the French electricity transmission network to bring a number of benefits, including lower cost electricity, increased access to low-carbon energy and improved security of supply. Siemens will complete the work by mid-2019. The first Cross-Channel link was a 160 MW link completed in 1961 and decommissioned in 1984, while the second was a 2,000 . Click to reveal Follow BBC South East on Facebook, on Twitter, and on Instagram. In order to keep the disturbances of the magnetic compasses of passing ships as small as possible, a bipolar cable was used. [9], In November 2016, during Storm Angus, a ship dragging an anchor cut four of the eight cable components, reducing capacity by 50%. You are either using a browser that does not support JavaScript, or you have disabled JavaScript. The current 2,000MW link is bi-directional and the countries can import or export depending upon market demands, mostly depending upon weather conditions and availability of renewable energy on the British Isles, and French surplus of nuclear generation or demand for electric heating. hb```b``=) B@16#- We deliver unparalleled efficiency and safety, vital to the energy needs of GB and the north-western European Region. Under the terms of a contract with British grid operator National Grid (LON:NG), Siemens will deliver, install and commission four 400-kV and 315 MVA transformers for the Sellindge converter station in England. Sellindge Converter Station is an electrical substation in Ashford, Kent. This HVDC-link is 73 km (45 miles) long in route, with 70 km (43 miles) between the two ends. 0000007642 00000 n This latest project aims to support the extension of the operational life of the converter station through a refurbishment programme, with a focus on ensuring interoperability of legacy and the latest control systems. The basic building block of the converter is the six-pulse bridge. Chrome Browser, [3] From 1958 the super-grid and its substations were built by the Transmission Project Group within the Central Electricity Generating Board and included architects and landscape architects. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. HVDC converter stations. 0000002512 00000 n I hope to keep . The price cap will be introduced to reflect current wholesale prices which have contributed to the collapse of 18 energy suppliers this year. The landing point for IFA 1 is Folkestone, from where underground cables connect to the Sellindge converter station and then onto the UK's transmission station. The new units will replace the old transformers at the site, significantly improving the system's reliability. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. At its core will be the introduction of new protection solutions supported by As part of the EDF Group, Capula has supported many EDF programmes across their Generation, Customer, Renewables and International businesses delivering support right across the EDF energy mix. D. Auto-tripped AC filters The tripping logic will compare the ac RMS voltage at Sellindge and send the switching signals to the respective filters at Sellindge converter station. . 0000015608 00000 n GEs latest fully-digital industrial HVDC Control System is designed to enable utilities to efficiently move more power further with a higher degree of controllability, thus improving power quality and maximizing overall grid performance. Cookie policy. However, France imports energy as needed during the winter to meet demand, or when there is low availability of hydroelectric power. 0000001916 00000 n I am excited to be working on such a technically challenging project and delighted to now be offering National Grid Ventures our engineering services maximising availability and uptime while controlling total lifetime cost. Not for Mission Sellindge! 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Over the RIIO-T1 Regulatory Period, we are one of the largest suppliers of Capula has been subcontracted by AMEY to deliver a full turnkey, cyber secure protection and control solution. There are currently no live incidents affecting National Grid's network. 0000013162 00000 n LCC is available as point to point overhead line and submarine/land cable and is ideally suited for back to back schemes. 0000091737 00000 n 0000005589 00000 n 0000009717 00000 n Because the first installation did not meet increasing requirements, it was replaced in 19751986 by a new HVDC system with a maximum transmission rating of 2,000MW between France and the United Kingdom, for which two new converter stations were built in Sellindge, between Ashford and Folkestone in Kent, England and in Bonningues-ls-Calais (Les Mandarins station), near Calais, France. The Sellindge converter station was built by GEC[6] and the Les Mandarins converter station was built by CGE Alstom. Capula has been awarded the design, manufacture, test, install and commission of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System for National Grids Ventures Sellindge High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) converter substation. 0000002625 00000 n Please enable Sellindge Converter Station Church Lane Sellindge Ashford Kent TN25 6AF. High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems enable utilities to move more power further, efficiently integrate renewables, interconnect grids, and improve network performance. 0000011161 00000 n The Sellindge converter station joins Interconnexion France-Angleterre to the 2,000 MW HVDC interconnector which links the British and French electricity transmission systems. The Sellindge converter station was built by GEC and the Les Mandarins converter station was built by CGE Alstom. Explore and interact to learn about GEs HVDC solutions to provide utilities with efficient transfer of power, improved power quality, and improved grid performance. Sellindge was commissioned in 1986 and has many distributed control and monitoring systems. This is done by means of high-power, high-voltage electronic semiconductor valves. 0000094386 00000 n The undersea section consists of eight 46km (29miles) long 270kV submarine cables, laid between Folkestone (UK) and Sangatte (France), arranged as two fully independent 1,000MW Bipoles, each operated at a DC voltage of 270kV.