by Kamil Maqsood | 2021, March, 8 | HVDC, Kamil Maqsood, Power Electronics, Power Quality, Reactive Power, SVCs/STATCOMs, Switchgear, Transformers
Frigid temperatures in Texas last month pushed almost 4 million people into darkness as the electricity grid collapsed. This spurred debate and stirred controversy globally in the energy sector regarding the cause behind such widespread power outage. Initially,...
by Qutab Baig | 2021, January, 11 | Qutab Baig, SVCs/STATCOMs
As the electricity market continues to grow, the transmission system is becoming complex. With the evolution of different types of power generation sources and the rapidly changing energy mix, transmission system requirements are expected to grow. While transmission...
by Qutab Baig | 2020, October, 30 | Qutab Baig, SVCs/STATCOMs
Download this Infographic Download Now More about our Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) Market Analysis Contact: Qutab Baig – Lead Analyst Flexible AC Transmission Systems Service qutab.baig@powertechresearch.com Hassan Zaheer – Sales Lead...
by Qutab Baig | 2020, July, 24 | Qutab Baig, SVCs/STATCOMs
Introduction 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 System Operators (TSOs) to make sure an ample...
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...
