HVDC Converter Stations for a More Resilient European Energy System
About
Dr. Davide Pinzan will describe his experience on some of the largest HVDC projects in the Interconnectors, Offshore Wind, and Multi-Purpose Interconnector sectors in UK and the future development in this sector.
The projects he worked on include North Sea Link (NSL), Greenlink, New York Invenergy Offshore Wind Farm, East West Interconnector, Aquind, Xlinks, Celtic, Sea Link Multi-Purpose Interconnector, Wet Wires, and Morven Offshore Wind Farm.
At GE Vernova, he is responsible for the successful tender submission of the Engineering Team for turnkey HVDC Converter Station projects.
In his previous position at WSP, he has been supporting clients for the delivery of large HVDC projects at different stages: business development, techno-economic feasibility, connection agreement, regulator consent application, procurement, design review, construction and installation, technical audit, refurbishment, and maintenance.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
30 Apr 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Organiser
- Wales South East Local Network
Registration information
Room: Trevithick building, Floor 02, Room no 2.09 : Faculty Lecture Theatre
(T/2.09)
Parking is available at 'The Parade' and is free after 18.00pm.
Speakers
Dr. Davide Pinzan
Senior HVDC Engineering Manager - GE Vernova
Projects Dr. Davide Pinzan has worked on include: North Sea Link (NSL), Greenlink, New York Invenergy Offshore Wind Farm, East West Interconnector, Aquind, Xlinks, Celtic, Sea Link Multi-Purpose Interconnector, Wet Wires, and Morven Offshore Wind Farm.
Programme
6:00 pm - 6:30pm: Food and Networking
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm: The talk and Q&A
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Networking