1. © ABB Power Technologies :\PTP\GF-CC\Arbetsmaterial - 1 - 26-Jan-16 HVDC Light – ABB’s technology for invisible transmission Per Haugland Head of ABB Power Technologies Sweden

2. © ABB Power Technologies - 2 - 26-Jan-16 The Estlink HVDC Light project Order value: 110 MUSD 350 MW Underwater cable 75 km Land cable 30 km

3. © ABB Power Technologies - 3 - 26-Jan-16 TEN – E priority projects 2005 Key Drivers Increase security of supply Develop an integrated market Allow integration of renewables

4. © ABB Power Technologies - 4 - 26-Jan-16 Murraylink cable installation Right of way < 4 m 400 field joints

5. © ABB Power Technologies - 5 - 26-Jan-16 HVDC Light: Designed for underground transmission Designed for underground transmission Lightweight cable Proven joint technology. Field joints done in one day Grid improvement Continuous voltage and reactive power control Loss reduction in connected AC network Increased transfer capability in parallel AC lines Not limited by connection in weak network points Passive Load Operation ( Black Start ) Environmentally adapted Short permitting time Small footprint and low profile of converters Low emissions of electrical and audible noise Oil free cable Grid Reliability improvements with underground transmission