The Saudi Energy (Saudi Electricity Company) continues its grid strengthening program under Phase 3, targeting additional BSPs with synchronous condenser installations. These projects involve the development of state-of-the-art synchronous condenser plants across multiple locations. The scope of work covers the complete design, manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning of fully functional synchronous condenser systems, including all…
Category: Synchronous Condensers
Synchronous Condenser, STATCOM, STATCOM with BESS, and SVC
In modern power systems, maintaining voltage stability and reactive power balance is becoming more challenging — especially with the increasing share of renewable energy.Several technologies are used to provide reactive power support and grid stability. The most common ones are: Each of these solutions has its own advantages, depending on the type of system and…
Role of Synchronous Condensers in Modern Power Systems (2025)
As power systems around the world transition to renewable energy sources, grid stability has become one of the biggest challenges. Traditional generators provided inertia, reactive power support, and fault current contribution. With renewables like solar PV and wind (which use power electronics), these services are reduced. That’s where synchronous condensers come into play—an old technology…