Abstract:Renewable energy power generation technologies dominated by wind power and photovoltaics have grown rapidly in recent years. Considering the spatial distance between renewable energy-rich areas and heavy loaded areas, high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology is a method that can efficiently transmit power to improve renewable energy consumption. Converter blocking of HVDC transmission system, especially DC bipolar blocking, can cause overvoltage surges in AC grid, which can force the renewable generators to be off-grid. The mathematical model of overvoltage of sending AC grid under DC blocking is established. The influence of reactive power of renewable energy generators on overvoltage in AC grid under DC blocking is analyzed. An optimal active power distribution strategy is proposed to increase the overall reactive power margin of sending AC grid to reduce overvoltage surges. A case is designed based on Matlab/Simulink to verify the proposed optimal active power distribution strategy.