Today's ac power systems are designed based on synchronous generator (SG)-based generation resources, such as coal, gas, hydro, and nuclear. SG-based power plants operate as voltage sources that set ...

TVA plans to repurpose its retired Bull Run coal-fired plant with synchronous condensers for grid stability.

Statkraft’s Greener Grid Park Project in Liverpool is using ABB synchronous condensers that will help to restore this balance. Guy Nicholson ([email protected]) is responsible for grid integration at ...

According to global electric vehicle and battery storage giant Tesla, there is no need, at all, for synchronous assets such as coal and gas generators in a zero emissions grid.