Our DC training catalogue
Boost your expertise on HVDC & MVDC systems & technologies
As the energy sector explores new ways to increase capacity, integrate large-scale renewable energy sources and electrify demanding industrial processes, HVDC and MVDC technologies are key strategic options. DC systems provide alternative solutions to challenges that traditional methods cannot always resolve efficiently.
Whether your goal is to upskill engineering teams or provide senior leaders with strategic insight, our training programmes give your organisation the knowledge it needs to act with confidence.
Select the format that best aligns with your needs: in-person or online.
Why your teams need
HVDC & MVDC training
The electrical industry is entering an exciting phase. While AC systems remain the backbone of the grid, they are increasingly being complemented by innovative DC solutions. HVDC and MVDC technologies are opening the door to new ways of addressing longstanding challenges, from boosting grid capacity to integrating large renewable assets and electrifying demanding industrial loads.
DC represents a strategic opportunity for organisations to engage with new architectures, understand their potential and anticipate how they reshape technical requirements.
For equipment manufacturers, this means your teams can benefit significantly from developing DC fluency. Understanding when DC adds value, how to interpret customer specifications, and how it affects component design and system integration is becoming a key competitive advantage.
Developing internal expertise now ensures your organisation is ready to act confidently as new opportunities emerge.
What will your organisation gain?
Our training courses provide your teams with the solid, practical understanding they need to navigate AC and DC architectures with clarity and confidence.
For technical teams:
- A clear, structured understanding of HVDC/MVDC concepts.
- Stronger confidence when discussing technical choices with customers.
- Greater ability to collaborate across R&D, design, validation and testing.
- Improved safety awareness and system-level understanding.
- The ability to evaluate DC opportunities with a critical, informed perspective.
For training managers:
- Standardised, consistent upskilling across entire engineering teams.
- Flexible e-learning modules ideal for onboarding and large groups.
- In-person expert sessions for deeper, scenario-based learning.
Available training programmes
An introduction to DC systems & technologies – On-site training
Duration: 1 day — Price: 1,000 €
A practical, interactive course delivered at SuperGrid Institute in Lyon (France).
Ideal for engineering teams needing a strong intermediate foundation.
What this course covers:
- Fundamentals of DC power systems
- AC vs DC: key differences, constraints and benefits
- Architecture choices and typical use cases
- Technology building blocks and real-world applications
- Deployment considerations and industrial feedback
Includes: direct interaction with experts, hands-on explanations and guided tours of our R&D platforms.
Customised training programmes
Want to go further? Our customised training programmes enable learners to deep-dive into equipment specifications & design: power converters, circuit breakers, gas insulated switchgear, insulated cables and more.
Leveraging our advanced expertise in dielectrics and power electronics, our trainers deliver relevant state-of-the-art insights as well as methodological keys to approach equipment specification, design and testing challenges.
Some of our trainers:
- Besar Aslani: Project manager, expert in power electronics
- Caterina Toigo: R&D team manager, expert in dielectrics and insulation design
- Amjad Mouhaidali: Project manager, expert in DC grids and insulated cables
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“As an Institute for Energy Transition, SuperGrid Institute has a clear educational mission. Our training programme aims to render HVDC and MVDC technologies and innovations accessible to all, from initial training to lifelong learning. At SuperGrid Institute, we believe that effective learning is best achieved through “learning by doing.” Our collective knowledge and know-how drive our training offer to help pave the way for the power grids of the future.”
Amiel Kaplan, Training Programme Director
Why choose SuperGrid Institute?
SuperGrid Institute is recognised as a European leader in HVDC & MVDC technologies, combining advanced research, industrial partnerships and deep hands-on experience.
Our mission is to make next-generation grid technologies accessible, understandable and directly applicable for engineering teams.
What makes our training unique?
Educational mission
SuperGrid Institute is a knowledge mine for innovation at the forefront of power grid technologies and works to promote energy transition through education at every level.
Education
The energy industry is rapidly evolving towards the integration of renewable energy sources relying more and more on DC transmission and technologies. It is essential that the next generation of electrical engineers and materials experts is prepared to operate in this new environment.
SuperGrid Institute works closely with higher education institutions, helping them develop curricula that include HVDC and MVDC technologies and systems. We have established framework agreements with INSA Lyon, Grenoble INP and Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1.
Outreach
We actively engage in outreach initiatives to promote science through a variety of actions. Each year, we take part in France’s national science festival, welcoming school groups and the general public to explore topics such as electricity and the energy transition.
We also contribute to university-level seminars and develop educational activities for schools to raise awareness of our field and attract new talent.
