Hitachi ABB Power Grids has won an order from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks(SSEN)Transmission to enable what is said to be Europe's first multi-terminal high-voltage direct current(HVDC)interconnection.The link,which will connect Shetland to the UK transmission system for the first time,will help transmit wind power generated on the islands and enhance security of power supply.Hitachi ABB says it will deliver and commission an HVDC system,facilitating a multi-terminal link and providing flexibility to transfer power in multiple directions,based on supply and demand,with minimal power losses.
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