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...
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 Saqib Saeed | 2018, April, 3 | HVDC, Power Electronics, Reactive Power, Saqib Saeed, SVCs/STATCOMs, Transformers
The electric grid is continuously going through an evolutionary process with growing penetration of intermittent renewable power, multi-directional power flow, and demand-side management based on real-time data. This means a transition from centralized generation...
