Andrzej Adamczyk

Andrzej is a specialist in HVDC systems and power system dynamics, focusing on the control and protection algorithms that underpin modern grid operation. His career has taken him from academic research into power system stability through to leading the development of cutting-edge HVDC technologies, and now to consulting where he helps clients navigate the technical complexities of grid connections and asset performance.  

His technical foundation was built at Aalborg University, where his doctoral research explored how wind power plants could dampen power system oscillations—a theme that has defined his career: integrating converter-based assets into power systems. He then spent nearly a decade leading the development of control and protection strategies for HVDC systems at GE (Alstrom Grid). Specifically, Andrzej’s role was pivotal in the development of grid-forming and multi-terminal DC network control and protection solutions—functionalities increasingly sought after in converter-influenced energy systems. His work extended beyond technology to standardizing models and accelerating validation through simulation automation. 

As a consultant, Andrzej has since expanded his expertise into grid compliance studies, asset performance assessments and, when things go wrong, root cause analyses. Working with offshore wind and HVDC interconnector developers and owners across GB, Andrzej has helped clients to lift operational restrictions, resolve interconnector trip events, and deliver compliance studies for new generation connections—including SSO risk assessments, FRT and FFCI, and others. He has also been involved in feasibility assessments and specification development for GB’s second multi-terminal HVDC system, tackling first-of-their-kind technical and procedural challenges. 

Besides project delivery, Andrzej has also been playing an active role in international technical committees, contributing to CIGRE and CENELEC working groups that shape industry standards. 

At energyARK, Andrzej is driven by a passion for challenging conventional approaches and exploring novel solutions to complex problems. He’s particularly focused on bridging technical domains that are often treated separately – for instance understanding how main circuit design and control protection interact is increasingly critical in today’s converter-influenced power systems. He brings a rigorous, questioning mindset to his work, never accepting results without credible explanation and always pushing to understand the fundamental behaviour of the systems he’s working with. 

Outside of work, you’ll find Andrzej enjoying time with his family, playing board games, mushroom picking or dabbling in DIY projects around the house.