The session was moderated by Dr Christos A. Christodoulou, Associate Professor at the National Technical University of Athens and CABLEGNOSIS Project Coordinator. These projects are advancing key technologies for dynamic HVDC cable systems, fibre-optic monitoring solutions, and high-power superconducting cables.

Representing EasyDC-FOS, Project Coordinator Manuel Muñoz, Managing Director of RDT Lumiker, presented the project’s vision, objectives and ongoing work towards enabling the widespread deployment of HVDC-based power systems through highly efficient cable and fibre optic monitoring solutions. The presentation highlighted the project approach to improving the reliability, monitoring and operation of next-generation HVDC cable infrastructure.

During the webinar, each project introduced its scope, technological focus, key challenges and current progress, providing participants with a comprehensive overview of complementary research activities being developed across Europe.

For EasyDC-FOS, the webinar represented a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge with sister projects addressing related technological challenges. The session helped identify common research priorities, potential synergies and opportunities for future collaboration, laying the foundations for closer cooperation throughout the lifetime of the projects.

Strengthening links between Horizon Europe initiatives is essential to maximise the impact of research and innovation activities. EasyDC-FOS looks forward to continuing these exchanges, sharing best practices and exploring collaborative actions that contribute to the development of a more resilient, efficient and sustainable European electricity grid.