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Flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS)

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Overview

Flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS) refers to a group of power electronics and static controllers used to overcome certain limitations in transmission capacity electrical networks. The combination of large-scale distributed energy generation and liberalization of energy markets (deregulation) results in uncontrolled load flows, instabilities, and line overloads, leading to power transmission failures.

Benefits

  • Voltage regulation
  • Compensation of reactive power
  • Control of active power flow
  • Improved transient stability
  • Improved dynamic stability
  • Improved efficiency

About

Introduction of flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS)

Simply introducing new transmission networks to transport energy and reduce overloads is costly in the long run. Flexible alternating current transmission systems are brought in to more effectively and efficiently maximize existing networks. Some examples of FACTS systems are static voltage compensators, STATCOM (static synchronous compensator) using voltage source converters, and UPFC (unified power flow controllers).

Main FACTS benefits

The main benefits FACTS offer your designs include voltage regulation, compensation of reactive power for AC grid infrastructure, control of active power flow in the grid to reduce transmission line overloading, and improved transient and dynamic stability of power transmission networks.

Infineon - your partner for FACTS

In our broad portfolio of high-quality and reliable semiconductor solutions, you¡¯ll find the right components for your project. Browse the system diagrams for a closer look at our offer and reach out to our team of experts anytime for advice regarding your project requirements.

Introduction of flexible AC transmission systems (FACTS)

Simply introducing new transmission networks to transport energy and reduce overloads is costly in the long run. Flexible alternating current transmission systems are brought in to more effectively and efficiently maximize existing networks. Some examples of FACTS systems are static voltage compensators, STATCOM (static synchronous compensator) using voltage source converters, and UPFC (unified power flow controllers).

Main FACTS benefits

The main benefits FACTS offer your designs include voltage regulation, compensation of reactive power for AC grid infrastructure, control of active power flow in the grid to reduce transmission line overloading, and improved transient and dynamic stability of power transmission networks.

Infineon - your partner for FACTS

In our broad portfolio of high-quality and reliable semiconductor solutions, you¡¯ll find the right components for your project. Browse the system diagrams for a closer look at our offer and reach out to our team of experts anytime for advice regarding your project requirements.

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