Exploration of Modular Power Flow Control Technology on the Manitoba power system
Exploration of Modular Power Flow Control Technology on the Manitoba power system A study has been performed to examine opportunities to leverage Smart Wires’ SmartValveTM technology to address transmission constraints to increase interconnection capacity between Manitoba and US. This evaluation included a series of steady-state studies conducted using PowerGem’s TARA software and Siemens PSS/E to […]
Test Case: Modular SSSC and LCC-based HVDC Link Technical Synergies
Test Case: Modular SSSC and LCC-based HVDC Link Technical Synergies This paper assesses the technical benefits that series FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System) devices can provide to support the technical challenges when LCC-based HVDC links are connected to weak nodes. A state-of-the-art Modular Static Synchronous Series Compensators (M-SSSC) application is studied in detail. The […]
Unlocking the Queue with Grid-Enhancing Technologies
Unlocking the Queue with Grid-Enhancing Technologies The Brattle Group quantified the impact that three Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) can have on the grid. In Kansas and Oklahoma alone, these technologies can make room for 5,200 MW of wind and solar generation currently looking to connect before 2025. This is more than double the development possible without […]
Real-Time Operation and Congestion Management Validation of Modular Power Flow Controller on a 150 kV Transmission System
Real-Time Operation and Congestion Management Validation of Modular Power Flow Controller on a 150 kV Transmission System IPTO, the Greek Transmission System Operator, describes their experience installing and testing modular power flow control technology. A post-contingency overload was identified and without any action would result in uneconomic dispatch of generation. Since this need was short-term, […]
Modular Power Flow Control Enhancing German Transmission Grid Capacity: An Investigation
Modular Power Flow Control Enhancing German Transmission Grid Capacity: An Investigation The German Network Development Plan includes several PSTs in the next few years. Since many network expansion efforts face delays, these projects are designed to help TSOs ‘buy time’ and increase transfer capacity by maximizing the use of the existing grid. The Institute of […]
Advantages of M-SSSC Devices over Traditional Series Compensation
Advantages of M-SSSC Devices over Traditional Series Compensation Hunt Energy Solutions collaborated with Smart Wires to undertake a technical analysis of modular SSSC compared with traditional series compensation. PSCAD simulations run on the IEEE Second Benchmark Model demonstrated that modular SSSC solutions do not resonate at any frequency. Additional advantages of modular SSSC explored include: […]
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 […]