AusNet

AusNet is Victoria's largest diversified energy network business, owning and operating more than $13 billion of electricity and gas network assets that connect communities with reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy across Australia. The company operates three core regulated networks: electricity distribution, gas distribution, and the state-wide electricity transmission network, serving around 1.6 million customers.

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AusNet's electricity transmission network is responsible for transporting electricity from generation sources via 50 terminal stations, 13,000 towers, and 6,500 kilometres of high-voltage powerlines throughout Victoria and connecting to networks in New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania.

New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)

NYISO is a non-profit organization responsible for operating New York's electric grid and managing competitive wholesale electricity markets across the state. It oversees the reliable operation of approximately 11,000 miles of high-voltage transmission, conducts long-term system planning, and ensures fair and transparent access to the grid for diverse market participants.

NYISO is involved with the integration and operation of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission lines, which help address transmission constraints and enhance reliability—particularly in regions with heavy congestion like New York City and Long Island. These HVDC projects are a key tool in NYISO’s efforts to efficiently deliver clean energy and maintain system reliability amid changing supply and demand patterns.

Microelettrica Scientifica

Microelettrica Scientifica, established in 1953, is a leading manufacturer of electrical and electronic components, specializing in switches, protection relays, and resistors. The company has been part of the Knorr-Bremse Group since 2005, focusing on rail transportation and industrial applications, with a global presence and commitment to delivering integrated solutions.

Microelettrica Scientifica does not have specific activities mentioned in the context of High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems, but their extensive experience in rail and industrial applications suggests they could contribute to related electrical infrastructure projects.

Svenska Kraftnät

Svenska Kraftnät is a state-owned authority responsible for the management, development, and operation of Sweden's national electricity transmission system, ensuring that it is safe, reliable, and cost-effective. The organization oversees the high-voltage grid, balancing electricity supply and demand, and supports research and modernization to meet Sweden's energy and climate goals.

In the area of HVDC (high-voltage direct current), Svenska Kraftnät manages and develops cross-border power connections using both alternating and direct current, which facilitate electricity exchanges with neighboring countries and enhance grid stability and flexibility.

NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy is an American energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, and is the world’s largest electric utility holding company by market capitalization. The company owns major subsidiaries such as Florida Power & Light and NextEra Energy Resources, and is a leading provider of clean energy with a significant footprint in wind, solar, nuclear, and natural gas power generation across the United States and Canada.

NextEra Energy invests heavily in energy infrastructure, including new transmission projects, and is involved in building and operating high-voltage electric transmission lines, which can include HVDC technology as part of its broader efforts to support grid reliability and integration of renewable energy.

ACORE Macro Grid Initiative

The ACORE Macro Grid Initiative is a program dedicated to expanding and upgrading America's transmission network to deliver job growth, economic development, a cleaner environment, and lower costs for consumers. By building support for nationwide transmission upgrades, the initiative aims to integrate more low-cost renewable energy, enhance grid resilience, and enable a modern electric system capable of meeting 21st-century demands.

Specifically, the Macro Grid Initiative promotes the deployment of advanced high-voltage transmission technologies, including high-voltage direct current (HVDC) lines, to better connect regions with abundant renewable resources to areas with high electricity demand. The initiative has played a key role in advancing some of the largest recent transmission expansions in the U.S., helping to maximize the efficiency and capacity of the grid through HVDC infrastructure and related policy reforms.

Pterra Consulting

Pterra Consulting is an independent firm specializing in consulting services and technology solutions for the electric power industry, with clients worldwide. Their team brings over a century of combined experience in power system operations, transmission planning, electrical design, and grid integration, focusing on delivering creative and innovative solutions tailored to client needs.

Pterra has significant experience with high-voltage direct current (HVDC) projects, providing expertise in system modeling, integration studies, and analytical support related to HVDC transmission within broader power system planning and operation contexts.