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However, as the grid structure and operation modes become more and more complex, it becomes difficult to calculate the transmission capacity of different operation modes for an MMC-HVDC grid. This paper analyzed and simplified affecting factors and basic topologies. On this basis, a topology-based MMC-HVDC grid transmission capacity calculation method is proposed. First, an MMC-HVDC grid is divided into sending end grid, transmission section lines, and receiving end grid. Then the power limits of these three parts are calculated. Finally, the transmission capacity is determined by analyzing the connection mode of these three parts. 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