IFA2 - HVDC goes compact with Hybrid PASS420 modules and GIB connections

The paper deals with the development of IFA2 project, a new HVDC link between United Kingdom and France, being constructed by ABB. The major constraints (electrical, environmental, planning and landscaping) and the advantageous solution adopted to minimize the size of the AC yard of the converter station in UK are described within this document. The innovative ABB Hybrid module PASS420, together with a Gas Insulated Busbar solution, is being used in order to be compliant with the severe specification of the contract and to achieve an excellent degree of compactness and building encompassed solution.