by Hassan Zaheer | 2018, November, 26 | Hassan Zaheer, HVDC, Power Electronics, Power Quality, Reactive Power, SVCs/STATCOMs, Switchgear, Transformers
Image Source: ABB Media News is circulating that ABB is in negotiations with three Asian manufacturers, Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi Power Systems & State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), to sell its Power Grids division. For years now, ABB has dominated the...
by Mike Sheppard, Saqib Saeed | 2018, August, 17 | Mike Sheppard, Power Quality, Reactive Power, Saqib Saeed, SVCs/STATCOMs
Image Source: ABB https://new.abb.com/provider-information Role of FACTS devices in the grid stability is becoming critical as the generation mix is tipping away from conventional power generation sources. Even though strict grid codes are enforced by the Transmission...
by Mike Sheppard | 2018, February, 2 | Energy Storage, EVSE, Mike Sheppard, Power Electronics, Switchgear, Transformers
PTR’s Mike Sheppard had the opportunity to visit DistribuTECH last week in San Antonio, Texas which took place from January 22-25 and covered the latest advancements in materials, manufacturing processes, and system integration for this emerging industry. The...