Using advanced modular FACTS to increase flexibility of distribution networks and enable the connection of more distributed energy resources
Using advanced modular FACTS to increase flexibility of distribution networks and enable the connection of more distributed energy resources UK Power Networks undertook the “Loadshare” project – an implementation of modular FACTS on the UK distribution network. This installation utilizes novel technology and a load-balancing algorithm to optimize loading on three parallel circuits and maximize […]
Evaluating Modular Voltage Source Converter Based Technology in the GB Transmission System with EMT Studies
Evaluating Modular Voltage Source Converter Based Technology in the GB Transmission System with EMT Studies National Grid collaborated with Smart Wires to evaluate the feasibility of Voltage Source Converter power flow control on the UK transmission system. System performance under various scenarios was examined using EMT simulation software. Dynamic performance studies and protection studies were […]
Planning of an efficient power system with the use of modular static synchronous series compensation to enable flexible operational services
Planning of anefficient power system with the use of modular staticsynchronous series compensation to enable flexible operational services This paper outlines the increasingly changing network issues that arise in a distribution network and the ability of MSSSC’s to mitigate these issues. The paper will show how a deployment of MSSSC’s can enable the efficient use […]
Power Transmission Technologies and Solutions: The Latest Advances at RTE, the French Transmission System Operator
Power Transmission Technologies and Solutions: The Latest Advances at RTE, the French Transmission System Operator RTE, the French transmission system operator, describes a variety of transmission technologies and solutions they have implemented on their system, including Modular FACTS. This paper describes RTE’s experience installing these ‘SmartModules’ on their 63 kV system to resolve a post-contingency […]
Improving Transmission Operation with Advanced Technologies: A Review of Deployment Experience and Analysis of Incentives
Improving Transmission Operation with Advanced Technologies: A Review of Deployment Experience and Analysis of Incentives The Brattle Group and Grid Strategies LLC jointly produced a report discussing the benefits of grid enhancing technologies to the transmission system. These technologies can provide economic benefits worth […]
An Efficient Algorithm for Dispatch of Modular FACTS devices in Transmission Planning
An Efficient Algorithm for Dispatch of Modular FACTS devices in Transmission Planning This paper develops an efficient method to optimally dispatch multiple variable-impedance power flow control deployments to resolve post-contingency overloads from a planning perspective. The dispatch method is based on a PTDF DC power flow formulation and […]
An application of modular FACTS devices to relieve transmission constraints and accelerate wind farm connections and firm access
An application of modular FACTS devices to relieve transmission constraints and accelerate wind farm connections and firm access This paper explains how modular power flow control can be used to quickly create additional capacity in ways […]
Strategic Transmission Investment using Modular Static Synchronous Series Compensators
Strategic Transmission Investment using Modular Static Synchronous Series Compensators Duke Energy, a major US utility, describes the application of modular SSSCs to enable strategic transmission investment. Modular SSSCs mitigate risk by alleviating overloads that could occur due to deferred projects. Duke evaluates the use of modular SSSCs to defer a reconductor for several years and […]