Summary
The Japanese power grid is uniquely divided into two frequency regions:50 Hz in the east and 60 Hz in the west. These regions are linked by frequency converters (FC) with a total capacity of 2100 MW. Following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, there has been a critical need to enhance transmission capacity between these regions to enable power exchange during emergencies and, to be utilized in electricity market operations. Higashi-Shimizu FC is undergoing an expansion with the 2 units of Voltage Source Converter (VSC), with a combined capacity of 600 MW, scheduled to start operation in 2028. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the system configuration and design aspects for the Higashi-Shimizu FC.
Additional informations
| Publication type | Session Materials |
|---|---|
| Reference | B4_10940_2026 |
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| Publisher | CIGRE |
| Country | Japan |
| Study committees | |
| File size | 1 MB |
| Price for non member | 30 € |
| Price for member | 30 € |
Authors
IMAI Shingo - Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., Inc. Japan; HAJIRI Ryuutarou - Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., Inc. Japan; MATSUNAGA Tomohiro - Chubu Electric Power Grid Co., Inc. Japan; INOUE Shigenori - Hitachi Energy Japan, Ltd. Japan; KAMIYAMA Koichi - Hitachi Energy Japan, Ltd. Japan; ASAO Takashi - Hitachi Energy Japan, Ltd. Japan
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