Inside the technologies powering tomorrow’s grids
Expert insights reveal why VSC converters and evolving semiconductor devices will dominate HVDC
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Lorna Brigham is a Scientific Editor at IOP Publishing. She holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and completed her PhD at the University of Sussex, where she specialised in photovoltaic materials. Lorna joined the Reports on Progress in Physics journal team in 2024 and has since developed a strong interest in condensed matter and particle physics. Outside of work, she enjoys reading novels and strength training.
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Read article: Inside the technologies powering tomorrow’s grids
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