Hitachi Energy has secured a significant contract with TransnetBW, a German state-owned transmission system operator, aimed at bolstering renewable energy expansion and grid stabilization efforts.
Under the agreement, Hitachi Energy will deliver two Enhanced STATCOM stations featuring its latest grid stabilization technology, SVC Light® Enhanced, to empower TransnetBW in enhancing power quality within the transmission grid. This grid serves as a crucial power source for approximately 11 million individuals and numerous industries.
The collaboration between Hitachi Energy and TransnetBW comes at a pivotal juncture, as transmission system operators increasingly turn to innovative technologies to ensure network stability amidst the accelerating energy transition and the diminishing reliance on traditional power plants.
Dr. Werner Götz, CEO of TransnetBW, highlighted the significance of this solution in ensuring the safety and reliability of grid operations for the future.
Niklas Persson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business, expressed pride in supporting TransnetBW’s energy transition goals and reaffirmed Hitachi Energy’s commitment to facilitating countries and customers in their transition to a carbon-neutral energy landscape. He emphasized the importance of offering future-proof solutions capable of adapting to evolving grid conditions.
Hitachi Energy’s power quality solutions play a crucial role in mitigating the destabilizing effects of renewable energy and enhancing transmission capacity without the need for additional infrastructure. This pioneering technology supports the energy transition by reinforcing power grids to accommodate larger volumes of renewable energy while ensuring operational security and a seamless transition to clean energy.
The breakthrough solution from Hitachi Energy combines two cutting-edge power quality and grid stabilization technologies into a single compact device. Leveraging innovative power electronics, it integrates the efficient reactive power compensation of SVC Light with supercapacitors, facilitating rapid absorption and injection of active power into the grid. This technology safeguards grid stability, reliability, and power quality amidst the accelerating adoption of renewable energy sources.
Advanced control features, such as Grid Forming Control, further enhance the efficacy of this solution, making it less susceptible to future network alterations and ensuring sustained grid stability and reliability as the energy landscape continues to evolve
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