EirGrid Partners with Smart Wires on Groundbreaking Grid Project
July 1, 2021 EirGrid is partnering with power technology firm Smart Wire Grid Europe (‘Smart Wires’), and the research and development consortium Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) on a groundbreaking project aimed at boosting the flow of renewable energy on the electricity grid. This project is being supported with a financial contribution from the Sustainable […]
Innovative Mobile Technology Increases Renewable Energy Penetration in Southeastern Europe
June 24, 2021 A groundbreaking new mobile power flow control solution which can significantly increase the amount of renewable energy electricity grids can accommodate and unlock cross-border electricity flows has been installed on the Bulgarian transmission system. Installation of the technology was a joint project between the Bulgarian Transmission System Operator (TSO), Electricity System Operator […]
Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) Announces Successful Effort Leveraging Modular FACTS
March 10, 2021 Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) sought to gain experience with this technology, which has broad economic and environmental benefits. This technology plays an important role in the energy transformation by facilitating the connection of renewable generation. With this work, EPM distinguishes itself as a leader in Latin America. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQnXr4J6ZUo EPM innovates to […]
Slovenian Transmission System Operator ELES and Smart Wires to collaborate on technology synergies
March 2, 2021 In a world-first, Slovenia’s Transmission System Operator, ELES, and power technology company, Smart Wires have announced a joint agreement which will see ELES’ dynamic line rating (DLR) technology combine with Smart Wires’ power flow control solution. The two technologies offer compelling synergies. DLR can identify which lines have available capacity and power […]
National Grid Electricity Transmission Signs Strategic Deal with Smart Wires for Power Flow Control Technology to Enable Greater Volumes of Renewable Power
November 26, 2019 National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) has awarded a five-year framework agreement to power flow control technology company, Smart Wires. This will help decarbonize the UK electricity grid by enabling greater volumes of renewable power to be efficiently transferred to customers. NGET will use modular power flow control technology to increase power transfer capability by […]