2024-03-29
http://w3.windfair.net/wind-energy/news/25687-abb-offshore-integration-grid-uk

ABB smoothes out voltage fluctuations at East Anglia ONE

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The Static Compensation SVC Light® technology of ABB enables voltage stabilization and enhances power quality for the East Anglia ONE wind farm

Official Press Release ABB:

ABB wins $30 million order to support integration of offshore wind energy in the UK

ABB’s Static Compensation SVC Light® technology to enable voltage stabilization and enhanced power quality for East Anglia ONE wind farm

ABB has won a $30 million order from ScottishPower Renewables to supply two SVC Light® Static Compensators (STATCOMs) that will smooth out the voltage fluctuations that are an inherent feature of intermittent wind energy. They will increase power transfer capability, improve power quality and enhance grid stability, enabling more energy efficient and reliable power supplies for millions of consumers. The order was booked in the second quarter of 2017. The UK government has set a target to meet 15 percent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2020. Contributing to this goal, the East Anglia ONE project is expected to... ... More: Official Press Release ABB

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